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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,677.22, 23,601.38 and 14,299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,677.22, 23,601.38 and 14,299.41 is: 21,527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,677.22 : 23,601.38 = 14,299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,677.22/23,601.38 = 14,299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,677.22x = 23,601.38 × 14,299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,677.22x = 337,485,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,485,844.93/15,677.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,527.15

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