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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.80, 23,639.40 and 14,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.80, 23,639.40 and 14,247.60 is: 21,312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.80 : 23,639.40 = 14,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.80/23,639.40 = 14,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.80x = 23,639.40 × 14,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.80x = 336,804,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,804,715.44/15,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.98

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