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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.30, 23,328.45 and 14,645.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.30, 23,328.45 and 14,645.10 is: 21,967.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.30 : 23,328.45 = 14,645.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.30/23,328.45 = 14,645.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.30x = 23,328.45 × 14,645.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.30x = 341,647,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,647,483.10/15,552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,967.65

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