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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.72, 23,162.76 and 14,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.72, 23,162.76 and 14,255.04 is: 21,262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.72 : 23,162.76 = 14,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.72/23,162.76 = 14,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.72x = 23,162.76 × 14,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.72x = 330,186,070.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,186,070.31/15,528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,262.93

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