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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.08, 23,296.26 and 14,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.08, 23,296.26 and 14,097.27 is: 21,222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.08 : 23,296.26 = 14,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.08/23,296.26 = 14,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.08x = 23,296.26 × 14,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.08x = 328,413,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,413,667.21/15,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,222.10

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