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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.38, 23,194.65 and 14,817.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.38, 23,194.65 and 14,817.98 is: 22,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.38 : 23,194.65 = 14,817.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.38/23,194.65 = 14,817.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.38x = 23,194.65 × 14,817.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.38x = 343,697,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,697,859.81/15,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.91

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