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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.84, 23,610.96 and 14,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.84, 23,610.96 and 14,684.40 is: 22,066.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.84 : 23,610.96 = 14,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.84/23,610.96 = 14,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.84x = 23,610.96 × 14,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.84x = 346,712,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,712,781.02/15,711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.98

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