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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.36, 23,418.60 and 14,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.36, 23,418.60 and 14,324.32 is: 21,493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.36 : 23,418.60 = 14,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.36/23,418.60 = 14,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.36x = 23,418.60 × 14,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.36x = 335,455,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,455,520.35/15,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,493.42

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