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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.92, 23,718.52 and 14,613.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.92, 23,718.52 and 14,613.04 is: 21,800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.92 : 23,718.52 = 14,613.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.92/23,718.52 = 14,613.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.92x = 23,718.52 × 14,613.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.92x = 346,599,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,599,681.50/15,898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,800.20

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