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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.60, 23,292.94 and 14,723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.60, 23,292.94 and 14,723.58 is: 22,030.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.60 : 23,292.94 = 14,723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.60/23,292.94 = 14,723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.60x = 23,292.94 × 14,723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.60x = 342,955,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,955,465.53/15,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,030.08

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