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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.34, 23,123.96 and 14,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.34, 23,123.96 and 14,337.60 is: 21,446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.34 : 23,123.96 = 14,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.34/23,123.96 = 14,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.34x = 23,123.96 × 14,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.34x = 331,542,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,542,088.90/15,459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.07

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