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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.40, 23,340.94 and 14,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.40, 23,340.94 and 14,126.60 is: 21,266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.40 : 23,340.94 = 14,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.40/23,340.94 = 14,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.40x = 23,340.94 × 14,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.40x = 329,728,123.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,728,123.00/15,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.75

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