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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.63, 23,161.77 and 14,721.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.63, 23,161.77 and 14,721.93 is: 22,103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.63 : 23,161.77 = 14,721.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.63/23,161.77 = 14,721.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.63x = 23,161.77 × 14,721.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.63x = 340,985,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,985,956.62/15,426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.72

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