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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.54, 23,042.76 and 14,585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.54, 23,042.76 and 14,585.50 is: 21,848.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.54 : 23,042.76 = 14,585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.54/23,042.76 = 14,585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.54x = 23,042.76 × 14,585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.54x = 336,090,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,090,175.98/15,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,848.81

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