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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.08, 23,305.32 and 14,103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.08, 23,305.32 and 14,103.27 is: 21,231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.08 : 23,305.32 = 14,103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.08/23,305.32 = 14,103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.08x = 23,305.32 × 14,103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.08x = 328,681,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,681,220.40/15,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.16

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