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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.42, 23,229.51 and 14,069.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.42, 23,229.51 and 14,069.37 is: 21,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.42 : 23,229.51 = 14,069.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.42/23,229.51 = 14,069.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.42x = 23,229.51 × 14,069.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.42x = 326,824,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,824,571.11/15,552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.39

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