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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,729.96, 23,462.07 and 14,816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,729.96, 23,462.07 and 14,816.28 is: 22,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,729.96 : 23,462.07 = 14,816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,729.96/23,462.07 = 14,816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,729.96x = 23,462.07 × 14,816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,729.96x = 347,620,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,620,598.50/15,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.27

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