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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.38, 23,328.88 and 14,118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.38, 23,328.88 and 14,118.57 is: 21,254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.38 : 23,328.88 = 14,118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.38/23,328.88 = 14,118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.38x = 23,328.88 × 14,118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.38x = 329,370,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,370,425.30/15,496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.67

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