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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.93, 23,296.43 and 14,678.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.93, 23,296.43 and 14,678.03 is: 22,031.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.93 : 23,296.43 = 14,678.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.93/23,296.43 = 14,678.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.93x = 23,296.43 × 14,678.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.93x = 341,945,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,945,618.65/15,520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,031.26

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