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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.75, 23,566.17 and 14,922.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.75, 23,566.17 and 14,922.41 is: 22,383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.75 : 23,566.17 = 14,922.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.75/23,566.17 = 14,922.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.75x = 23,566.17 × 14,922.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.75x = 351,663,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,663,933.04/15,710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,383.66

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