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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.26, 23,295.99 and 14,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.26, 23,295.99 and 14,808.20 is: 22,058.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.26 : 23,295.99 = 14,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.26/23,295.99 = 14,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.26x = 23,295.99 × 14,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.26x = 344,971,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,971,605.08/15,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.05

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