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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.60, 23,543.40 and 14,602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.60, 23,543.40 and 14,602.10 is: 21,903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.60 : 23,543.40 = 14,602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.60/23,543.40 = 14,602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.60x = 23,543.40 × 14,602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.60x = 343,783,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,783,081.14/15,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.15

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