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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.92, 23,196.60 and 14,230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.92, 23,196.60 and 14,230.41 is: 21,329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.92 : 23,196.60 = 14,230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.92/23,196.60 = 14,230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.92x = 23,196.60 × 14,230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.92x = 330,097,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,097,128.61/15,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.73

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