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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.22, 23,278.52 and 14,469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.22, 23,278.52 and 14,469.26 is: 21,692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.22 : 23,278.52 = 14,469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.22/23,278.52 = 14,469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.22x = 23,278.52 × 14,469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.22x = 336,822,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,822,878.08/15,527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,692.42

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