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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.65, 23,182.40 and 14,193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.65, 23,182.40 and 14,193.96 is: 21,299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.65 : 23,182.40 = 14,193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.65/23,182.40 = 14,193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.65x = 23,182.40 × 14,193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.65x = 329,050,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,050,058.30/15,448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.60

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