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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.70, 23,484.54 and 14,386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.70, 23,484.54 and 14,386.07 is: 21,604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.70 : 23,484.54 = 14,386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.70/23,484.54 = 14,386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.70x = 23,484.54 × 14,386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.70x = 337,850,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,850,236.36/15,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.85

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