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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,603.18, 23,432.96 and 14,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,603.18, 23,432.96 and 14,351.52 is: 21,553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,603.18 : 23,432.96 = 14,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,603.18/23,432.96 = 14,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,603.18x = 23,432.96 × 14,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,603.18x = 336,298,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,298,594.10/15,603.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.21

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