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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.76, 23,287.34 and 14,545.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.76, 23,287.34 and 14,545.73 is: 21,926.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.76 : 23,287.34 = 14,545.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.76/23,287.34 = 14,545.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.76x = 23,287.34 × 14,545.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.76x = 338,731,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,731,170.89/15,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.11

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