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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.52, 22,970.16 and 14,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.52, 22,970.16 and 14,463.36 is: 21,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.52 : 22,970.16 = 14,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.52/22,970.16 = 14,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.52x = 22,970.16 × 14,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.52x = 332,225,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,225,693.34/15,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,545.79

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