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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.72, 23,372.94 and 14,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.72, 23,372.94 and 14,296.84 is: 21,409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.72 : 23,372.94 = 14,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.72/23,372.94 = 14,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.72x = 23,372.94 × 14,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.72x = 334,159,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,159,183.51/15,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,409.87

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