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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.28, 23,594.72 and 14,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.28, 23,594.72 and 14,267.60 is: 21,486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.28 : 23,594.72 = 14,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.28/23,594.72 = 14,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.28x = 23,594.72 × 14,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.28x = 336,640,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,640,027.07/15,667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,486.82

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