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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.97, 23,314.84 and 14,436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.97, 23,314.84 and 14,436.06 is: 21,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.97 : 23,314.84 = 14,436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.97/23,314.84 = 14,436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.97x = 23,314.84 × 14,436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.97x = 336,574,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,574,429.13/15,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,762.27

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