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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.25, 23,325.68 and 14,116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.25, 23,325.68 and 14,116.44 is: 21,251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.25 : 23,325.68 = 14,116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.25/23,325.68 = 14,116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.25x = 23,325.68 × 14,116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.25x = 329,275,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,275,597.47/15,494.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.47

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