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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.17, 23,190.98 and 14,226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.17, 23,190.98 and 14,226.66 is: 21,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.17 : 23,190.98 = 14,226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.17/23,190.98 = 14,226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.17x = 23,190.98 × 14,226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.17x = 329,930,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,930,116.39/15,472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,324.10

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