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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.48, 21,523.08 and 14,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.48, 21,523.08 and 14,327.44 is: 19,749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.48 : 21,523.08 = 14,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.48/21,523.08 = 14,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.48x = 21,523.08 × 14,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.48x = 308,370,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,370,637.32/15,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.02

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