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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,576.30, 23,468.52 and 14,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,576.30, 23,468.52 and 14,097.52 is: 21,240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,576.30 : 23,468.52 = 14,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,576.30/23,468.52 = 14,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,576.30x = 23,468.52 × 14,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,576.30x = 330,847,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,847,930.07/15,576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,240.47

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