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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.53, 23,177.28 and 14,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.53, 23,177.28 and 14,662.67 is: 21,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.53 : 23,177.28 = 14,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.53/23,177.28 = 14,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.53x = 23,177.28 × 14,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.53x = 339,840,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,840,735.71/15,451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,993.99

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