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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.50, 23,215.87 and 14,648.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.50, 23,215.87 and 14,648.02 is: 21,990.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.50 : 23,215.87 = 14,648.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.50/23,215.87 = 14,648.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.50x = 23,215.87 × 14,648.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.50x = 340,066,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,066,528.08/15,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.14

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