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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495, 23,326.81 and 14,117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495, 23,326.81 and 14,117.19 is: 21,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495 : 23,326.81 = 14,117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495/23,326.81 = 14,117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495x = 23,326.81 × 14,117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495x = 329,309,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,309,008.86/15,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,252.60

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