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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.24, 23,605.92 and 14,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.24, 23,605.92 and 14,302.44 is: 21,531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.24 : 23,605.92 = 14,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.24/23,605.92 = 14,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.24x = 23,605.92 × 14,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.24x = 337,622,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,622,254.44/15,680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,531.70

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