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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.63, 23,184.84 and 14,375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.63, 23,184.84 and 14,375.36 is: 21,458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.63 : 23,184.84 = 14,375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.63/23,184.84 = 14,375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.63x = 23,184.84 × 14,375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.63x = 333,290,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,290,305.62/15,531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,458.81

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