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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,677.83, 23,516.75 and 14,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,677.83, 23,516.75 and 14,764.96 is: 22,147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,677.83 : 23,516.75 = 14,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,677.83/23,516.75 = 14,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,677.83x = 23,516.75 × 14,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,677.83x = 347,223,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,223,873.08/15,677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,147.44

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