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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.46, 23,584.46 and 14,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.46, 23,584.46 and 14,026.70 is: 20,978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.46 : 23,584.46 = 14,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.46/23,584.46 = 14,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.46x = 23,584.46 × 14,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.46x = 330,811,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,811,957.03/15,769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,978.02

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