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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.93, 23,188.02 and 14,483.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.93, 23,188.02 and 14,483.53 is: 21,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.93 : 23,188.02 = 14,483.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.93/23,188.02 = 14,483.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.93x = 23,188.02 × 14,483.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.93x = 335,844,383.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,844,383.31/15,536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,615.88

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