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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.14, 23,474.38 and 14,985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.14, 23,474.38 and 14,985.34 is: 22,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.14 : 23,474.38 = 14,985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.14/23,474.38 = 14,985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.14x = 23,474.38 × 14,985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.14x = 351,771,565.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,771,565.59/15,631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,504.54

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