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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.11, 23,485.55 and 14,744.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.11, 23,485.55 and 14,744.43 is: 22,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.11 : 23,485.55 = 14,744.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.11/23,485.55 = 14,744.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.11x = 23,485.55 × 14,744.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.11x = 346,281,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,281,069.84/15,658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.12

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