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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.88, 23,546.24 and 14,509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.88, 23,546.24 and 14,509.44 is: 21,684.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.88 : 23,546.24 = 14,509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.88/23,546.24 = 14,509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.88x = 23,546.24 × 14,509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.88x = 341,642,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,642,756.51/15,754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,684.88

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