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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.40, 23,268.60 and 14,309.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.40, 23,268.60 and 14,309.55 is: 21,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.40 : 23,268.60 = 14,309.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.40/23,268.60 = 14,309.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.40x = 23,268.60 × 14,309.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.40x = 332,963,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,963,195.13/15,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,464.33

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