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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.56, 23,523.45 and 14,688.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.56, 23,523.45 and 14,688.34 is: 22,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.56 : 23,523.45 = 14,688.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.56/23,523.45 = 14,688.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.56x = 23,523.45 × 14,688.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.56x = 345,520,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,520,431.57/15,673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.80

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