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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.86, 23,410.28 and 14,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.86, 23,410.28 and 14,173.04 is: 21,336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.86 : 23,410.28 = 14,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.86/23,410.28 = 14,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.86x = 23,410.28 × 14,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.86x = 331,794,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,794,834.85/15,550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,336.11

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