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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.59, 23,296.21 and 14,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.59, 23,296.21 and 14,423.68 is: 21,743.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.59 : 23,296.21 = 14,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.59/23,296.21 = 14,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.59x = 23,296.21 × 14,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.59x = 336,017,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,017,078.25/15,453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,743.63

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