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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.30, 23,319.45 and 14,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.30, 23,319.45 and 14,477.10 is: 21,715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.30 : 23,319.45 = 14,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.30/23,319.45 = 14,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.30x = 23,319.45 × 14,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.30x = 337,598,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,598,009.60/15,546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,715.65

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