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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.24, 23,598.38 and 14,297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.24, 23,598.38 and 14,297.43 is: 21,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.24 : 23,598.38 = 14,297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.24/23,598.38 = 14,297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.24x = 23,598.38 × 14,297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.24x = 337,396,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,396,186.16/15,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.15

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