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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.80, 23,332.20 and 10,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.80, 23,332.20 and 10,014.40 is: 15,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.80 : 23,332.20 = 10,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.80/23,332.20 = 10,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.80x = 23,332.20 × 10,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.80x = 233,657,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,657,983.68/15,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.60

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