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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.48, 23,136.08 and 14,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.48, 23,136.08 and 14,472.60 is: 21,667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.48 : 23,136.08 = 14,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.48/23,136.08 = 14,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.48x = 23,136.08 × 14,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.48x = 334,839,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,839,159.05/15,453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.56

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