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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.49, 23,595.74 and 14,295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.49, 23,595.74 and 14,295.68 is: 21,521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.49 : 23,595.74 = 14,295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.49/23,595.74 = 14,295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.49x = 23,595.74 × 14,295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.49x = 337,316,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,316,958.95/15,673.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,521.50

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