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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.76, 23,120.46 and 14,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.76, 23,120.46 and 14,337.26 is: 21,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.76 : 23,120.46 = 14,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.76/23,120.46 = 14,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.76x = 23,120.46 × 14,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.76x = 331,483,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,483,930.74/15,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.51

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