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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.97, 23,094.54 and 14,745.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.97, 23,094.54 and 14,745.87 is: 21,972.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.97 : 23,094.54 = 14,745.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.97/23,094.54 = 14,745.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.97x = 23,094.54 × 14,745.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.97x = 340,549,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,549,084.55/15,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,972.37

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