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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.67, 23,346.10 and 14,823.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.67, 23,346.10 and 14,823.83 is: 22,081.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.67 : 23,346.10 = 14,823.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.67/23,346.10 = 14,823.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.67x = 23,346.10 × 14,823.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.67x = 346,078,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,078,617.56/15,672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,081.67

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