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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.88, 23,434.48 and 14,542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.88, 23,434.48 and 14,542.64 is: 21,923.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.88 : 23,434.48 = 14,542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.88/23,434.48 = 14,542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.88x = 23,434.48 × 14,542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.88x = 340,799,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,799,206.23/15,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,923.57

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