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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.40, 23,612.10 and 14,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.40, 23,612.10 and 14,704.60 is: 22,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.40 : 23,612.10 = 14,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.40/23,612.10 = 14,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.40x = 23,612.10 × 14,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.40x = 347,206,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,206,485.66/15,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,056.90

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