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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.70, 23,998.05 and 14,467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.70, 23,998.05 and 14,467.80 is: 21,701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.70 : 23,998.05 = 14,467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.70/23,998.05 = 14,467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.70x = 23,998.05 × 14,467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.70x = 347,198,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,198,987.79/15,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,701.70

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