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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.26, 23,294.50 and 14,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.26, 23,294.50 and 14,807.20 is: 22,056.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.26 : 23,294.50 = 14,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.26/23,294.50 = 14,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.26x = 23,294.50 × 14,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.26x = 344,926,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,926,203.93/15,638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,056.57

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