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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.52, 23,599.04 and 14,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.52, 23,599.04 and 14,675.20 is: 22,115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.52 : 23,599.04 = 14,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.52/23,599.04 = 14,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.52x = 23,599.04 × 14,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.52x = 346,320,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,320,631.81/15,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.66

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