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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.37, 23,180.81 and 14,562.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.37, 23,180.81 and 14,562.97 is: 21,873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.37 : 23,180.81 = 14,562.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.37/23,180.81 = 14,562.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.37x = 23,180.81 × 14,562.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.37x = 337,581,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,581,440.61/15,433.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,873.48

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