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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.06, 23,123.88 and 14,696.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.06, 23,123.88 and 14,696.64 is: 22,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.06 : 23,123.88 = 14,696.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.06/23,123.88 = 14,696.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.06x = 23,123.88 × 14,696.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.06x = 339,843,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,843,339.76/15,411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.91

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