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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.41, 23,180.52 and 14,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.41, 23,180.52 and 14,192.72 is: 21,297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.41 : 23,180.52 = 14,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.41/23,180.52 = 14,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.41x = 23,180.52 × 14,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.41x = 328,994,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,994,513.91/15,447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.72

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