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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.93, 23,186.53 and 14,482.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.93, 23,186.53 and 14,482.53 is: 21,614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.93 : 23,186.53 = 14,482.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.93/23,186.53 = 14,482.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.93x = 23,186.53 × 14,482.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.93x = 335,799,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,799,427.98/15,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.38

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