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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.37, 23,598.57 and 14,297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.37, 23,598.57 and 14,297.56 is: 21,524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.37 : 23,598.57 = 14,297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.37/23,598.57 = 14,297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.37x = 23,598.57 × 14,297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.37x = 337,401,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,401,965.11/15,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.34

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