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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.61, 23,145.57 and 14,081.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.61, 23,145.57 and 14,081.13 is: 21,074.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.61 : 23,145.57 = 14,081.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.61/23,145.57 = 14,081.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.61x = 23,145.57 × 14,081.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.61x = 325,915,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,915,780.09/15,464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.94

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