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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.24, 23,599.89 and 14,298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.24, 23,599.89 and 14,298.43 is: 21,525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.24 : 23,599.89 = 14,298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.24/23,599.89 = 14,298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.24x = 23,599.89 × 14,298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.24x = 337,441,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,441,375.17/15,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,525.66

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