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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.40, 23,278.16 and 14,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.40, 23,278.16 and 14,263.52 is: 21,446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.40 : 23,278.16 = 14,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.40/23,278.16 = 14,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.40x = 23,278.16 × 14,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.40x = 332,028,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,028,500.72/15,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.93

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