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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.13, 23,180.44 and 14,562.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.13, 23,180.44 and 14,562.73 is: 21,873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.13 : 23,180.44 = 14,562.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.13/23,180.44 = 14,562.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.13x = 23,180.44 × 14,562.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.13x = 337,570,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,570,489.00/15,433.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,873.11

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