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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.60, 23,322.30 and 14,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.60, 23,322.30 and 14,204.20 is: 21,253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.60 : 23,322.30 = 14,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.60/23,322.30 = 14,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.60x = 23,322.30 × 14,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.60x = 331,274,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,274,613.66/15,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.81

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