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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,605.32, 23,289.65 and 14,970.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,605.32, 23,289.65 and 14,970.28 is: 22,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,605.32 : 23,289.65 = 14,970.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,605.32/23,289.65 = 14,970.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,605.32x = 23,289.65 × 14,970.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,605.32x = 348,652,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,652,581.60/15,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,341.91

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