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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.04, 23,003.06 and 14,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.04, 23,003.06 and 14,475.66 is: 21,599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.04 : 23,003.06 = 14,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.04/23,003.06 = 14,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.04x = 23,003.06 × 14,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.04x = 332,984,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,984,403.14/15,416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.87

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