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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.80, 23,288.70 and 14,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.80, 23,288.70 and 14,877.80 is: 22,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.80 : 23,288.70 = 14,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.80/23,288.70 = 14,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.80x = 23,288.70 × 14,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.80x = 346,484,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,484,620.86/15,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.70

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