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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.17, 23,192.47 and 14,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.17, 23,192.47 and 14,227.66 is: 21,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.17 : 23,192.47 = 14,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.17/23,192.47 = 14,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.17x = 23,192.47 × 14,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.17x = 329,974,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,974,577.72/15,473.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.60

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