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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.77, 23,108.50 and 14,764.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.77, 23,108.50 and 14,764.59 is: 22,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.77 : 23,108.50 = 14,764.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.77/23,108.50 = 14,764.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.77x = 23,108.50 × 14,764.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.77x = 341,187,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,187,491.10/15,313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,279.78

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