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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.81, 23,317.53 and 14,748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.81, 23,317.53 and 14,748.16 is: 22,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.81 : 23,317.53 = 14,748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.81/23,317.53 = 14,748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.81x = 23,317.53 × 14,748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.81x = 343,890,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,890,663.24/15,565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.69

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