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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,729.42, 23,602.23 and 14,614.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,729.42, 23,602.23 and 14,614.05 is: 21,928.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,729.42 : 23,602.23 = 14,614.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,729.42/23,602.23 = 14,614.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,729.42x = 23,602.23 × 14,614.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,729.42x = 344,924,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,924,169.33/15,729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,928.60

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