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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.25, 23,278.19 and 13,967.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.25, 23,278.19 and 13,967.16 is: 21,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.25 : 23,278.19 = 13,967.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.25/23,278.19 = 13,967.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.25x = 23,278.19 × 13,967.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.25x = 325,130,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,130,239.16/15,446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.13

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