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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.36, 23,356.67 and 14,300.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.36, 23,356.67 and 14,300.67 is: 21,476.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.36 : 23,356.67 = 14,300.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.36/23,356.67 = 14,300.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.36x = 23,356.67 × 14,300.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.36x = 334,016,029.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,016,029.97/15,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,476.87

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