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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.60, 23,409.90 and 14,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.60, 23,409.90 and 14,877.60 is: 22,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.60 : 23,409.90 = 14,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.60/23,409.90 = 14,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.60x = 23,409.90 × 14,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.60x = 348,283,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,283,128.24/15,606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.40

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