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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.39, 23,238.45 and 14,075.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.39, 23,238.45 and 14,075.37 is: 21,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.39 : 23,238.45 = 14,075.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.39/23,238.45 = 14,075.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.39x = 23,238.45 × 14,075.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.39x = 327,089,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,089,781.98/15,558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.37

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