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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.16, 23,329.60 and 14,748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.16, 23,329.60 and 14,748.16 is: 22,066.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.16 : 23,329.60 = 14,748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.16/23,329.60 = 14,748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.16x = 23,329.60 × 14,748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.16x = 344,068,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,068,673.54/15,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.77

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