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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.63, 23,352.66 and 14,488.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.63, 23,352.66 and 14,488.39 is: 21,841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.63 : 23,352.66 = 14,488.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.63/23,352.66 = 14,488.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.63x = 23,352.66 × 14,488.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.63x = 338,342,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,342,445.62/15,490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,841.75

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