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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.24, 23,331.64 and 14,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.24, 23,331.64 and 14,238.26 is: 21,247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.24 : 23,331.64 = 14,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.24/23,331.64 = 14,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.24x = 23,331.64 × 14,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.24x = 332,201,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,201,956.55/15,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.00

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