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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.38, 23,458.68 and 14,645.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.38, 23,458.68 and 14,645.11 is: 21,979.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.38 : 23,458.68 = 14,645.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.38/23,458.68 = 14,645.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.38x = 23,458.68 × 14,645.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.38x = 343,554,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,554,875.83/15,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.95

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