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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.40, 23,138.10 and 14,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.40, 23,138.10 and 14,388.60 is: 21,582.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.40 : 23,138.10 = 14,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.40/23,138.10 = 14,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.40x = 23,138.10 × 14,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.40x = 332,924,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,924,865.66/15,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,582.90

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