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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.77, 23,270.22 and 14,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.77, 23,270.22 and 14,079.96 is: 21,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.77 : 23,270.22 = 14,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.77/23,270.22 = 14,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.77x = 23,270.22 × 14,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.77x = 327,643,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,643,766.79/15,457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.06

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