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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.76, 23,398.59 and 14,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.76, 23,398.59 and 14,989.80 is: 22,606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.76 : 23,398.59 = 14,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.76/23,398.59 = 14,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.76x = 23,398.59 × 14,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.76x = 350,740,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,740,184.38/15,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,606.87

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