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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.40, 23,403.60 and 14,387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.40, 23,403.60 and 14,387.40 is: 21,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.40 : 23,403.60 = 14,387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.40/23,403.60 = 14,387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.40x = 23,403.60 × 14,387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.40x = 336,716,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,716,954.64/15,602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,581.10

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