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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.45, 23,339.61 and 14,065.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.45, 23,339.61 and 14,065.29 is: 21,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.45 : 23,339.61 = 14,065.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.45/23,339.61 = 14,065.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.45x = 23,339.61 × 14,065.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.45x = 328,278,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,278,383.14/15,552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.82

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