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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.41, 23,182.02 and 14,193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.41, 23,182.02 and 14,193.72 is: 21,299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.41 : 23,182.02 = 14,193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.41/23,182.02 = 14,193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.41x = 23,182.02 × 14,193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.41x = 329,039,100.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,039,100.91/15,448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.22

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