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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,641.28, 23,471.25 and 14,369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,641.28, 23,471.25 and 14,369.37 is: 21,562.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,641.28 : 23,471.25 = 14,369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,641.28/23,471.25 = 14,369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,641.28x = 23,471.25 × 14,369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,641.28x = 337,267,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,267,075.61/15,641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.63

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