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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.41, 23,150.33 and 14,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.41, 23,150.33 and 14,172.60 is: 21,267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.41 : 23,150.33 = 14,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.41/23,150.33 = 14,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.41x = 23,150.33 × 14,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.41x = 328,100,296.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,100,296.10/15,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.36

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