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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.60, 23,346.90 and 14,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.60, 23,346.90 and 14,009.40 is: 21,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.60 : 23,346.90 = 14,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.60/23,346.90 = 14,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.60x = 23,346.90 × 14,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.60x = 327,076,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,076,060.86/15,564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.10

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