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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.12, 23,060.13 and 14,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.12, 23,060.13 and 14,041.08 is: 20,943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.12 : 23,060.13 = 14,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.12/23,060.13 = 14,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.12x = 23,060.13 × 14,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.12x = 323,789,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,789,130.14/15,460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.51

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