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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.93, 23,611.40 and 14,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,740.93, 23,611.40 and 14,952.70 is: 22,429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.93 : 23,611.40 = 14,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.93/23,611.40 = 14,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.93x = 23,611.40 × 14,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.93x = 353,054,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,054,191.60/15,740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,429.05

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