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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.06, 23,413.43 and 14,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.06, 23,413.43 and 14,057.28 is: 21,184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.06 : 23,413.43 = 14,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.06/23,413.43 = 14,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.06x = 23,413.43 × 14,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.06x = 329,129,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,129,141.27/15,536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.85

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