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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.35, 23,232.54 and 14,699.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.35, 23,232.54 and 14,699.51 is: 22,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.35 : 23,232.54 = 14,699.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.35/23,232.54 = 14,699.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.35x = 23,232.54 × 14,699.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.35x = 341,506,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,506,954.06/15,488.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.28

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