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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.87, 23,237.69 and 14,686.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.87, 23,237.69 and 14,686.07 is: 22,053.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.87 : 23,237.69 = 14,686.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.87/23,237.69 = 14,686.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.87x = 23,237.69 × 14,686.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.87x = 341,270,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,270,152.36/15,474.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,053.18

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