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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.24, 23,337.60 and 14,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.24, 23,337.60 and 14,242.26 is: 21,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.24 : 23,337.60 = 14,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.24/23,337.60 = 14,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.24x = 23,337.60 × 14,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.24x = 332,380,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,380,166.98/15,639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,252.96

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