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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.60, 23,487.90 and 14,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.60, 23,487.90 and 14,929.60 is: 22,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.60 : 23,487.90 = 14,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.60/23,487.90 = 14,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.60x = 23,487.90 × 14,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.60x = 350,664,951.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,664,951.84/15,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,394.40

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