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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.25, 23,285.08 and 14,544.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.25, 23,285.08 and 14,544.23 is: 21,923.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.25 : 23,285.08 = 14,544.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.25/23,285.08 = 14,544.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.25x = 23,285.08 × 14,544.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.25x = 338,663,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,663,460.84/15,447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,923.87

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