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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.88, 23,423.95 and 14,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.88, 23,423.95 and 14,535.64 is: 21,913.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.88 : 23,423.95 = 14,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.88/23,423.95 = 14,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.88x = 23,423.95 × 14,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.88x = 340,482,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,482,104.58/15,537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,913.03

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