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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.10, 23,282.25 and 14,679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.10, 23,282.25 and 14,679.64 is: 22,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.10 : 23,282.25 = 14,679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.10/23,282.25 = 14,679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.10x = 23,282.25 × 14,679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.10x = 341,775,048.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,775,048.39/15,516.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.12

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