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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.40, 23,579.10 and 14,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.40, 23,579.10 and 14,504.40 is: 21,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.40 : 23,579.10 = 14,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.40/23,579.10 = 14,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.40x = 23,579.10 × 14,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.40x = 342,000,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,000,698.04/15,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,756.60

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