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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.40, 23,633.10 and 14,552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.40, 23,633.10 and 14,552.55 is: 21,828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.40 : 23,633.10 = 14,552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.40/23,633.10 = 14,552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.40x = 23,633.10 × 14,552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.40x = 343,921,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,921,869.41/15,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,828.83

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