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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.10, 23,511.15 and 14,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.10, 23,511.15 and 14,580.60 is: 21,870.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.10 : 23,511.15 = 14,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.10/23,511.15 = 14,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.10x = 23,511.15 × 14,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.10x = 342,806,673.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,806,673.69/15,674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,870.90

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