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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.76, 23,291.34 and 14,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.76, 23,291.34 and 14,227.48 is: 21,298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.76 : 23,291.34 = 14,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.76/23,291.34 = 14,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.76x = 23,291.34 × 14,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.76x = 331,377,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,377,074.02/15,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,298.42

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