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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.29, 23,909.66 and 14,669.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.29, 23,909.66 and 14,669.55 is: 22,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.29 : 23,909.66 = 14,669.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.29/23,909.66 = 14,669.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.29x = 23,909.66 × 14,669.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.29x = 350,743,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,743,879.51/15,921.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.87

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