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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.83, 23,301.08 and 14,426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.83, 23,301.08 and 14,426.91 is: 21,748.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.83 : 23,301.08 = 14,426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.83/23,301.08 = 14,426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.83x = 23,301.08 × 14,426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.83x = 336,162,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,162,511.93/15,456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,748.48

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