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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.64, 23,194.13 and 14,824.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.64, 23,194.13 and 14,824.60 is: 22,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.64 : 23,194.13 = 14,824.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.64/23,194.13 = 14,824.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.64x = 23,194.13 × 14,824.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.64x = 343,843,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,843,699.60/15,567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.08

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