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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.37, 23,273.25 and 14,198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.37, 23,273.25 and 14,198.91 is: 21,290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.37 : 23,273.25 = 14,198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.37/23,273.25 = 14,198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.37x = 23,273.25 × 14,198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.37x = 330,454,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,454,782.16/15,521.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.31

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