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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,724.60, 23,586.96 and 14,936.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,724.60, 23,586.96 and 14,936.29 is: 22,404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,724.60 : 23,586.96 = 14,936.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,724.60/23,586.96 = 14,936.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,724.60x = 23,586.96 × 14,936.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,724.60x = 352,301,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,301,674.78/15,724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,404.49

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