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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.08, 23,297.77 and 14,098.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.08, 23,297.77 and 14,098.27 is: 21,223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.08 : 23,297.77 = 14,098.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.08/23,297.77 = 14,098.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.08x = 23,297.77 × 14,098.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.08x = 328,458,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,458,251.86/15,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.61

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