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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.76, 23,289.84 and 14,226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.76, 23,289.84 and 14,226.48 is: 21,296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.76 : 23,289.84 = 14,226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.76/23,289.84 = 14,226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.76x = 23,289.84 × 14,226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.76x = 331,332,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,332,442.96/15,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.92

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