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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,633.24, 23,328.66 and 14,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,633.24, 23,328.66 and 14,236.26 is: 21,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,633.24 : 23,328.66 = 14,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,633.24/23,328.66 = 14,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,633.24x = 23,328.66 × 14,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,633.24x = 332,112,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,112,869.21/15,633.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.02

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