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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.98, 23,596.48 and 14,296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.98, 23,596.48 and 14,296.18 is: 21,522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.98 : 23,596.48 = 14,296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.98/23,596.48 = 14,296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.98x = 23,596.48 × 14,296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.98x = 337,339,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,339,525.45/15,673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.26

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