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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.88, 23,422.44 and 14,534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.88, 23,422.44 and 14,534.64 is: 21,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.88 : 23,422.44 = 14,534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.88/23,422.44 = 14,534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.88x = 23,422.44 × 14,534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.88x = 340,436,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,436,733.32/15,536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,911.52

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