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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.50, 23,327.57 and 14,117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.50, 23,327.57 and 14,117.69 is: 21,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.50 : 23,327.57 = 14,117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.50/23,327.57 = 14,117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.50x = 23,327.57 × 14,117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.50x = 329,331,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,331,401.71/15,495.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.36

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