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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.94, 23,602.32 and 14,520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.94, 23,602.32 and 14,520.96 is: 21,827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.94 : 23,602.32 = 14,520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.94/23,602.32 = 14,520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.94x = 23,602.32 × 14,520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.94x = 342,728,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,728,344.63/15,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,827.13

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