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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.84, 23,618.46 and 14,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.84, 23,618.46 and 14,689.40 is: 22,074.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.84 : 23,618.46 = 14,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.84/23,618.46 = 14,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.84x = 23,618.46 × 14,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.84x = 346,941,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,941,006.32/15,716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.48

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