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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.46, 23,396.62 and 14,212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.46, 23,396.62 and 14,212.64 is: 21,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.46 : 23,396.62 = 14,212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.46/23,396.62 = 14,212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.46x = 23,396.62 × 14,212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.46x = 332,527,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,527,737.28/15,590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,328.92

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