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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.11, 23,149.32 and 14,083.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.11, 23,149.32 and 14,083.63 is: 21,078.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.11 : 23,149.32 = 14,083.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.11/23,149.32 = 14,083.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.11x = 23,149.32 × 14,083.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.11x = 326,026,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,026,457.63/15,467.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.69

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