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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.22, 23,605.89 and 14,302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.22, 23,605.89 and 14,302.41 is: 21,531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.22 : 23,605.89 = 14,302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.22/23,605.89 = 14,302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.22x = 23,605.89 × 14,302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.22x = 337,621,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,621,117.19/15,680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,531.66

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