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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.81, 23,313.10 and 14,434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.81, 23,313.10 and 14,434.90 is: 21,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.81 : 23,313.10 = 14,434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.81/23,313.10 = 14,434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.81x = 23,313.10 × 14,434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.81x = 336,522,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,522,312.28/15,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,760.52

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