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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.93, 23,612.90 and 14,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.93, 23,612.90 and 14,953.70 is: 22,430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.93 : 23,612.90 = 14,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.93/23,612.90 = 14,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.93x = 23,612.90 × 14,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.93x = 353,100,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,100,222.73/15,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.55

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