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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.14, 23,472.88 and 14,984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.14, 23,472.88 and 14,984.34 is: 22,503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.14 : 23,472.88 = 14,984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.14/23,472.88 = 14,984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.14x = 23,472.88 × 14,984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.14x = 351,725,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,725,614.70/15,630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.04

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