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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,489.97, 23,244.68 and 14,493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,489.97, 23,244.68 and 14,493.67 is: 21,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,489.97 : 23,244.68 = 14,493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,489.97/23,244.68 = 14,493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,489.97x = 23,244.68 × 14,493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,489.97x = 336,900,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,900,648.71/15,489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,749.60

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