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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.60, 23,495.40 and 14,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.60, 23,495.40 and 14,626.80 is: 21,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.60 : 23,495.40 = 14,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.60/23,495.40 = 14,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.60x = 23,495.40 × 14,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.60x = 343,662,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,662,516.72/15,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.20

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