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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.38, 23,176.95 and 14,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.38, 23,176.95 and 14,369.97 is: 21,450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.38 : 23,176.95 = 14,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.38/23,176.95 = 14,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.38x = 23,176.95 × 14,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.38x = 333,052,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,052,076.19/15,526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.72

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