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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.02, 23,488.20 and 14,664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.02, 23,488.20 and 14,664.82 is: 22,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.02 : 23,488.20 = 14,664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.02/23,488.20 = 14,664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.02x = 23,488.20 × 14,664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.02x = 344,450,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,450,225.12/15,650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.57

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