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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.96, 23,126.31 and 14,698.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.96, 23,126.31 and 14,698.26 is: 22,068.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.96 : 23,126.31 = 14,698.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.96/23,126.31 = 14,698.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.96x = 23,126.31 × 14,698.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.96x = 339,916,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,916,517.22/15,402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.26

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