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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.60, 23,312.40 and 14,448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.60, 23,312.40 and 14,448.10 is: 21,672.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.60 : 23,312.40 = 14,448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.60/23,312.40 = 14,448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.60x = 23,312.40 × 14,448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.60x = 336,819,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,819,886.44/15,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,672.15

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