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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.36, 23,353.67 and 14,298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.36, 23,353.67 and 14,298.67 is: 21,473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.36 : 23,353.67 = 14,298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.36/23,353.67 = 14,298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.36x = 23,353.67 × 14,298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.36x = 333,926,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,926,560.88/15,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.88

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