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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.38, 23,415.42 and 14,058.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.38, 23,415.42 and 14,058.59 is: 21,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.38 : 23,415.42 = 14,058.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.38/23,415.42 = 14,058.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.38x = 23,415.42 × 14,058.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.38x = 329,187,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,187,789.46/15,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.83

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