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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.03, 22,986.54 and 14,464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.03, 22,986.54 and 14,464.62 is: 21,583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.03 : 22,986.54 = 14,464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.03/22,986.54 = 14,464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.03x = 22,986.54 × 14,464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.03x = 332,491,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,491,566.21/15,405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.31

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