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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.70, 23,327.55 and 14,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.70, 23,327.55 and 14,579.70 is: 21,869.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.70 : 23,327.55 = 14,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.70/23,327.55 = 14,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.70x = 23,327.55 × 14,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.70x = 340,108,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,108,680.74/15,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,869.55

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