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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.31, 23,843.50 and 14,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.31, 23,843.50 and 14,552.08 is: 21,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.31 : 23,843.50 = 14,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.31/23,843.50 = 14,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.31x = 23,843.50 × 14,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.31x = 346,972,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,972,519.48/15,946.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,758.80

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