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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.42, 23,719.27 and 14,613.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.42, 23,719.27 and 14,613.54 is: 21,800.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.42 : 23,719.27 = 14,613.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.42/23,719.27 = 14,613.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.42x = 23,719.27 × 14,613.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.42x = 346,622,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,622,427.85/15,899.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,800.95

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