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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.70, 23,317.05 and 14,621.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.70, 23,317.05 and 14,621.30 is: 21,931.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.70 : 23,317.05 = 14,621.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.70/23,317.05 = 14,621.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.70x = 23,317.05 × 14,621.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.70x = 340,925,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,925,583.17/15,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,931.95

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