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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,431.63, 23,178.19 and 14,561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,431.63, 23,178.19 and 14,561.23 is: 21,870.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,431.63 : 23,178.19 = 14,561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,431.63/23,178.19 = 14,561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,431.63x = 23,178.19 × 14,561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,431.63x = 337,502,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,502,955.57/15,431.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,870.86

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