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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.80, 23,569.92 and 14,529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.80, 23,569.92 and 14,529.24 is: 21,666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.80 : 23,569.92 = 14,529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.80/23,569.92 = 14,529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.80x = 23,569.92 × 14,529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.80x = 342,453,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,453,024.46/15,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.29

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