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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.70, 23,267.55 and 14,588.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.70, 23,267.55 and 14,588.30 is: 21,882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.70 : 23,267.55 = 14,588.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.70/23,267.55 = 14,588.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.70x = 23,267.55 × 14,588.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.70x = 339,433,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,433,999.67/15,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.45

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