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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.36, 23,415.23 and 14,404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.36, 23,415.23 and 14,404.13 is: 21,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.36 : 23,415.23 = 14,404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.36/23,415.23 = 14,404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.36x = 23,415.23 × 14,404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.36x = 337,275,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,275,881.82/15,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.22

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