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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.62, 23,370.93 and 14,346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.62, 23,370.93 and 14,346.18 is: 21,519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.62 : 23,370.93 = 14,346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.62/23,370.93 = 14,346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.62x = 23,370.93 × 14,346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.62x = 335,283,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,283,568.55/15,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.27

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