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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.80, 23,000.70 and 14,426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.80, 23,000.70 and 14,426.60 is: 21,639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.80 : 23,000.70 = 14,426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.80/23,000.70 = 14,426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.80x = 23,000.70 × 14,426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.80x = 331,821,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,821,898.62/15,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,639.90

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