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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.40, 23,327.33 and 14,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.40, 23,327.33 and 14,550.76 is: 21,703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.40 : 23,327.33 = 14,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.40/23,327.33 = 14,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.40x = 23,327.33 × 14,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.40x = 339,430,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,430,380.27/15,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,703.54

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