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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.38, 23,327.37 and 14,117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.38, 23,327.37 and 14,117.57 is: 21,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.38 : 23,327.37 = 14,117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.38/23,327.37 = 14,117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.38x = 23,327.37 × 14,117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.38x = 329,325,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,325,662.25/15,495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.16

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