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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.88, 23,086.17 and 14,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.88, 23,086.17 and 14,314.38 is: 21,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.88 : 23,086.17 = 14,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.88/23,086.17 = 14,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.88x = 23,086.17 × 14,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.88x = 330,464,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,464,210.12/15,434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.22

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