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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.55, 23,219.33 and 14,677.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.55, 23,219.33 and 14,677.65 is: 22,016.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.55 : 23,219.33 = 14,677.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.55/23,219.33 = 14,677.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.55x = 23,219.33 × 14,677.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.55x = 340,805,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,805,125.59/15,479.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.48

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