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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,603.17, 23,432.94 and 14,351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,603.17, 23,432.94 and 14,351.50 is: 21,553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,603.17 : 23,432.94 = 14,351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,603.17/23,432.94 = 14,351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,603.17x = 23,432.94 × 14,351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,603.17x = 336,297,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,297,893.24/15,603.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.18

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