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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.34, 23,126.96 and 14,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.34, 23,126.96 and 14,339.60 is: 21,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.34 : 23,126.96 = 14,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.34/23,126.96 = 14,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.34x = 23,126.96 × 14,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.34x = 331,631,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,631,355.62/15,461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,449.07

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