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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.27, 23,263.44 and 14,075.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.27, 23,263.44 and 14,075.46 is: 21,189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.27 : 23,263.44 = 14,075.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.27/23,263.44 = 14,075.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.27x = 23,263.44 × 14,075.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.27x = 327,443,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,443,619.18/15,453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.28

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