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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.40, 23,422.81 and 14,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.40, 23,422.81 and 14,614.76 is: 21,799.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.40 : 23,422.81 = 14,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.40/23,422.81 = 14,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.40x = 23,422.81 × 14,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.40x = 342,318,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,318,746.68/15,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,799.02

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