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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.61, 23,291.44 and 14,722.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.61, 23,291.44 and 14,722.59 is: 22,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.61 : 23,291.44 = 14,722.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.61/23,291.44 = 14,722.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.61x = 23,291.44 × 14,722.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.61x = 342,910,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,910,321.63/15,566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.58

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