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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.60, 23,493.90 and 14,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.60, 23,493.90 and 14,933.60 is: 22,400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.60 : 23,493.90 = 14,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.60/23,493.90 = 14,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.60x = 23,493.90 × 14,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.60x = 350,848,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,848,505.04/15,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,400.40

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