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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.30, 23,325.54 and 14,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.30, 23,325.54 and 14,567.88 is: 21,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.30 : 23,325.54 = 14,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.30/23,325.54 = 14,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.30x = 23,325.54 × 14,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.30x = 339,803,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,803,667.66/15,564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,832.25

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