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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.88, 23,435.99 and 14,543.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.88, 23,435.99 and 14,543.64 is: 21,925.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.88 : 23,435.99 = 14,543.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.88/23,435.99 = 14,543.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.88x = 23,435.99 × 14,543.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.88x = 340,844,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,844,601.60/15,545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,925.08

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