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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.94, 23,372.52 and 14,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.94, 23,372.52 and 14,576.20 is: 21,812.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.94 : 23,372.52 = 14,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.94/23,372.52 = 14,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.94x = 23,372.52 × 14,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.94x = 340,682,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,682,526.02/15,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.14

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