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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.04, 23,268.96 and 14,431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.04, 23,268.96 and 14,431.76 is: 21,542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.04 : 23,268.96 = 14,431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.04/23,268.96 = 14,431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.04x = 23,268.96 × 14,431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.04x = 335,812,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,812,046.17/15,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,542.93

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