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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.60, 23,589.96 and 14,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.60, 23,589.96 and 14,938.28 is: 22,407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.60 : 23,589.96 = 14,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.60/23,589.96 = 14,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.60x = 23,589.96 × 14,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.60x = 352,393,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,393,427.67/15,726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.48

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