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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.83, 23,515.25 and 14,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.83, 23,515.25 and 14,763.96 is: 22,145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.83 : 23,515.25 = 14,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.83/23,515.25 = 14,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.83x = 23,515.25 × 14,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.83x = 347,178,136.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,178,136.57/15,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,145.94

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