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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.72, 23,233.80 and 14,486.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.72, 23,233.80 and 14,486.42 is: 21,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.72 : 23,233.80 = 14,486.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.72/23,233.80 = 14,486.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.72x = 23,233.80 × 14,486.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.72x = 336,574,585.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,574,585.00/15,482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,738.72

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