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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.45, 23,328.68 and 14,021.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.45, 23,328.68 and 14,021.55 is: 21,032.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.45 : 23,328.68 = 14,021.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.45/23,328.68 = 14,021.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.45x = 23,328.68 × 14,021.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.45x = 327,104,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,104,182.95/15,552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,032.33

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