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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.20, 23,453.70 and 14,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.20, 23,453.70 and 14,793.40 is: 22,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.20 : 23,453.70 = 14,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.20/23,453.70 = 14,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.20x = 23,453.70 × 14,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.20x = 346,959,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,959,965.58/15,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,144.21

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