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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.60, 23,486.40 and 14,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.60, 23,486.40 and 14,928.60 is: 22,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.60 : 23,486.40 = 14,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.60/23,486.40 = 14,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.60x = 23,486.40 × 14,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.60x = 350,619,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,619,071.04/15,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,392.90

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