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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.74, 23,133.44 and 14,470.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.74, 23,133.44 and 14,470.86 is: 21,664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.74 : 23,133.44 = 14,470.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.74/23,133.44 = 14,470.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.74x = 23,133.44 × 14,470.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.74x = 334,760,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,760,771.56/15,451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.92

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