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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.60, 23,278.50 and 14,677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.60, 23,278.50 and 14,677.14 is: 22,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.60 : 23,278.50 = 14,677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.60/23,278.50 = 14,677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.60x = 23,278.50 × 14,677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.60x = 341,661,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,661,803.49/15,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,023.37

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