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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.06, 23,411.92 and 14,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.06, 23,411.92 and 14,056.28 is: 21,183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.06 : 23,411.92 = 14,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.06/23,411.92 = 14,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.06x = 23,411.92 × 14,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.06x = 329,084,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,084,502.86/15,535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,183.34

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