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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.44, 23,559.64 and 14,918.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.44, 23,559.64 and 14,918.12 is: 22,377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.44 : 23,559.64 = 14,918.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.44/23,559.64 = 14,918.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.44x = 23,559.64 × 14,918.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.44x = 351,465,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,465,536.68/15,706.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,377.16

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