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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,636.64, 23,454.96 and 14,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,636.64, 23,454.96 and 14,723.60 is: 22,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,636.64 : 23,454.96 = 14,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,636.64/23,454.96 = 14,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,636.64x = 23,454.96 × 14,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,636.64x = 345,341,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,341,449.06/15,636.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.40

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