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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.96, 23,067.81 and 14,659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.96, 23,067.81 and 14,659.26 is: 22,009.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.96 : 23,067.81 = 14,659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.96/23,067.81 = 14,659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.96x = 23,067.81 × 14,659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.96x = 338,157,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,157,024.42/15,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.76

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