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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.15, 23,049.82 and 14,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.15, 23,049.82 and 14,034.17 is: 20,933.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.15 : 23,049.82 = 14,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.15/23,049.82 = 14,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.15x = 23,049.82 × 14,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.15x = 323,484,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,484,906.93/15,453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.27

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