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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.73, 23,121.45 and 14,462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.73, 23,121.45 and 14,462.84 is: 21,652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.73 : 23,121.45 = 14,462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.73/23,121.45 = 14,462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.73x = 23,121.45 × 14,462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.73x = 334,401,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,401,889.72/15,443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.92

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