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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.40, 23,682.60 and 14,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.40, 23,682.60 and 14,330.40 is: 21,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.40 : 23,682.60 = 14,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.40/23,682.60 = 14,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.40x = 23,682.60 × 14,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.40x = 339,381,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,381,131.04/15,788.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,495.60

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