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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.13, 23,344.36 and 14,482.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.13, 23,344.36 and 14,482.89 is: 21,833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.13 : 23,344.36 = 14,482.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.13/23,344.36 = 14,482.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.13x = 23,344.36 × 14,482.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.13x = 338,093,761.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,093,761.79/15,485.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.45

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