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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.84, 23,124.71 and 14,338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.84, 23,124.71 and 14,338.10 is: 21,446.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.84 : 23,124.71 = 14,338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.84/23,124.71 = 14,338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.84x = 23,124.71 × 14,338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.84x = 331,564,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,564,217.14/15,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.81

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