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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,733.88, 23,514.95 and 14,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,733.88, 23,514.95 and 14,488.44 is: 21,653.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,733.88 : 23,514.95 = 14,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,733.88/23,514.95 = 14,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,733.88x = 23,514.95 × 14,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,733.88x = 340,694,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,694,942.18/15,733.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,653.59

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