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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.38, 23,410.89 and 14,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.38, 23,410.89 and 14,055.59 is: 21,182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.38 : 23,410.89 = 14,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.38/23,410.89 = 14,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.38x = 23,410.89 × 14,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.38x = 329,053,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,053,754.32/15,534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.30

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