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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.83, 23,174.48 and 14,129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.83, 23,174.48 and 14,129.56 is: 21,220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.83 : 23,174.48 = 14,129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.83/23,174.48 = 14,129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.83x = 23,174.48 × 14,129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.83x = 327,445,205.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,445,205.63/15,430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,220.19

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