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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,605.80, 23,408.70 and 14,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,605.80, 23,408.70 and 14,837.80 is: 22,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,605.80 : 23,408.70 = 14,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,605.80/23,408.70 = 14,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,605.80x = 23,408.70 × 14,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,605.80x = 347,333,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,333,608.86/15,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.70

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