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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.32, 23,288.16 and 14,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.32, 23,288.16 and 14,969.28 is: 22,340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.32 : 23,288.16 = 14,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.32/23,288.16 = 14,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.32x = 23,288.16 × 14,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.32x = 348,606,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,606,987.72/15,604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,340.42

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