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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.76, 23,076.54 and 14,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.76, 23,076.54 and 14,597.04 is: 21,913.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.76 : 23,076.54 = 14,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.76/23,076.54 = 14,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.76x = 23,076.54 × 14,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.76x = 336,849,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,849,177.44/15,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,913.51

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