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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.81, 23,316.03 and 14,747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.81, 23,316.03 and 14,747.16 is: 22,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.81 : 23,316.03 = 14,747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.81/23,316.03 = 14,747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.81x = 23,316.03 × 14,747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.81x = 343,845,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,845,224.97/15,564.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.19

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