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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,742.93, 23,614.40 and 14,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,742.93, 23,614.40 and 14,954.70 is: 22,432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,742.93 : 23,614.40 = 14,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,742.93/23,614.40 = 14,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,742.93x = 23,614.40 × 14,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,742.93x = 353,146,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,146,267.68/15,742.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.05

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