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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.63, 23,187.82 and 14,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.63, 23,187.82 and 14,377.36 is: 21,461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.63 : 23,187.82 = 14,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.63/23,187.82 = 14,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.63x = 23,187.82 × 14,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.63x = 333,379,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,379,635.76/15,533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,461.80

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