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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.61, 23,289.95 and 14,721.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.61, 23,289.95 and 14,721.59 is: 22,027.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.61 : 23,289.95 = 14,721.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.61/23,289.95 = 14,721.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.61x = 23,289.95 × 14,721.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.61x = 342,864,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,864,904.96/15,565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.09

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