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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.89, 23,472.51 and 14,984.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.89, 23,472.51 and 14,984.10 is: 22,502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.89 : 23,472.51 = 14,984.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.89/23,472.51 = 14,984.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.89x = 23,472.51 × 14,984.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.89x = 351,714,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,714,437.09/15,629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.68

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