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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,587.48, 23,281.66 and 14,104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,587.48, 23,281.66 and 14,104.46 is: 21,066.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,587.48 : 23,281.66 = 14,104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,587.48/23,281.66 = 14,104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,587.48x = 23,281.66 × 14,104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,587.48x = 328,375,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,375,242.20/15,587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.60

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