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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.60, 23,583.96 and 14,934.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.60, 23,583.96 and 14,934.29 is: 22,401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.60 : 23,583.96 = 14,934.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.60/23,583.96 = 14,934.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.60x = 23,583.96 × 14,934.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.60x = 352,209,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,209,580.07/15,722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.49

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