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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.80, 23,571.41 and 14,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.80, 23,571.41 and 14,530.24 is: 21,667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.80 : 23,571.41 = 14,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.80/23,571.41 = 14,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.80x = 23,571.41 × 14,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.80x = 342,498,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,498,244.44/15,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.78

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