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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.64, 23,343.56 and 14,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.64, 23,343.56 and 14,373.28 is: 21,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.64 : 23,343.56 = 14,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.64/23,343.56 = 14,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.64x = 23,343.56 × 14,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.64x = 335,523,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,523,524.08/15,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,482.25

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