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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.92, 23,227.28 and 14,067.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.92, 23,227.28 and 14,067.86 is: 21,012.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.92 : 23,227.28 = 14,067.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.92/23,227.28 = 14,067.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.92x = 23,227.28 × 14,067.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.92x = 326,757,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,757,936.75/15,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.13

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