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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.97, 23,347.47 and 14,712.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.97, 23,347.47 and 14,712.06 is: 22,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.97 : 23,347.47 = 14,712.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.97/23,347.47 = 14,712.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.97x = 23,347.47 × 14,712.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.97x = 343,489,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,489,379.49/15,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.29

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