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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.55, 23,225.36 and 14,554.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.55, 23,225.36 and 14,554.77 is: 21,842.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.55 : 23,225.36 = 14,554.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.55/23,225.36 = 14,554.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.55x = 23,225.36 × 14,554.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.55x = 338,039,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,039,700.19/15,476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,842.06

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