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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.70, 23,317.05 and 14,896.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.70, 23,317.05 and 14,896.70 is: 22,345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.70 : 23,317.05 = 14,896.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.70/23,317.05 = 14,896.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.70x = 23,317.05 × 14,896.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.70x = 347,347,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,347,098.74/15,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,345.05

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