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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.52, 23,375.08 and 14,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.52, 23,375.08 and 14,035.36 is: 21,146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.52 : 23,375.08 = 14,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.52/23,375.08 = 14,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.52x = 23,375.08 × 14,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.52x = 328,077,662.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,077,662.83/15,514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.49

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