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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.48, 23,118.08 and 14,460.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.48, 23,118.08 and 14,460.59 is: 21,649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.48 : 23,118.08 = 14,460.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.48/23,118.08 = 14,460.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.48x = 23,118.08 × 14,460.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.48x = 334,301,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,301,061.96/15,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.55

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