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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.60, 23,634.30 and 14,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.60, 23,634.30 and 14,412.20 is: 21,565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.60 : 23,634.30 = 14,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.60/23,634.30 = 14,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.60x = 23,634.30 × 14,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.60x = 340,622,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,622,258.46/15,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.74

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