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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.13, 23,182.61 and 14,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.13, 23,182.61 and 14,373.86 is: 21,456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.13 : 23,182.61 = 14,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.13/23,182.61 = 14,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.13x = 23,182.61 × 14,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.13x = 333,223,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,223,402.79/15,530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,456.58

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