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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.94, 23,383.02 and 14,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.94, 23,383.02 and 14,583.20 is: 21,822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.94 : 23,383.02 = 14,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.94/23,383.02 = 14,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.94x = 23,383.02 × 14,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.94x = 340,999,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,999,257.26/15,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,822.64

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