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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.70, 23,404.05 and 14,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.70, 23,404.05 and 14,954.70 is: 22,432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.70 : 23,404.05 = 14,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.70/23,404.05 = 14,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.70x = 23,404.05 × 14,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.70x = 350,000,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,000,546.54/15,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.05

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