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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.11, 23,578.73 and 14,930.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.11, 23,578.73 and 14,930.77 is: 22,396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.11 : 23,578.73 = 14,930.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.11/23,578.73 = 14,930.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.11x = 23,578.73 × 14,930.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.11x = 352,048,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,048,594.52/15,719.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.22

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