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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.40, 23,273.10 and 14,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.40, 23,273.10 and 14,008.80 is: 21,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.40 : 23,273.10 = 14,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.40/23,273.10 = 14,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.40x = 23,273.10 × 14,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.40x = 326,028,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,028,203.28/15,515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.20

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