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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.84, 23,202.25 and 14,545.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.84, 23,202.25 and 14,545.47 is: 21,855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.84 : 23,202.25 = 14,545.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.84/23,202.25 = 14,545.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.84x = 23,202.25 × 14,545.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.84x = 337,487,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,487,681.95/15,441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.41

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