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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.92, 23,182.10 and 14,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.92, 23,182.10 and 14,373.48 is: 21,455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.92 : 23,182.10 = 14,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.92/23,182.10 = 14,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.92x = 23,182.10 × 14,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.92x = 333,207,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,207,450.71/15,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,455.84

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