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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.06, 22,991.04 and 14,467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.06, 22,991.04 and 14,467.62 is: 21,587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.06 : 22,991.04 = 14,467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.06/22,991.04 = 14,467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.06x = 22,991.04 × 14,467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.06x = 332,625,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,625,630.12/15,408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.77

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