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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.11, 23,344.70 and 14,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.11, 23,344.70 and 14,710.20 is: 22,079.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.11 : 23,344.70 = 14,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.11/23,344.70 = 14,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.11x = 23,344.70 × 14,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.11x = 343,405,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,405,190.75/15,553.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,079.53

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