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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.40, 23,625.60 and 14,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.40, 23,625.60 and 14,521.60 is: 21,782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.40 : 23,625.60 = 14,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.40/23,625.60 = 14,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.40x = 23,625.60 × 14,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.40x = 343,081,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,081,512.96/15,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,782.40

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