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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.60, 23,552.40 and 14,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.60, 23,552.40 and 14,729.60 is: 22,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.60 : 23,552.40 = 14,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.60/23,552.40 = 14,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.60x = 23,552.40 × 14,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.60x = 346,917,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,917,431.04/15,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.40

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