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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.69, 23,294.85 and 14,422.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.69, 23,294.85 and 14,422.78 is: 21,742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.69 : 23,294.85 = 14,422.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.69/23,294.85 = 14,422.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.69x = 23,294.85 × 14,422.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.69x = 335,976,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,976,446.76/15,452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,742.27

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