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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.60, 23,489.40 and 14,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.60, 23,489.40 and 14,930.60 is: 22,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.60 : 23,489.40 = 14,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.60/23,489.40 = 14,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.60x = 23,489.40 × 14,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.60x = 350,710,835.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,710,835.64/15,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,395.90

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