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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.46, 23,398.12 and 14,213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.46, 23,398.12 and 14,213.64 is: 21,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.46 : 23,398.12 = 14,213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.46/23,398.12 = 14,213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.46x = 23,398.12 × 14,213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.46x = 332,572,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,572,454.36/15,591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,330.42

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