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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.96, 23,457.60 and 14,813.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.96, 23,457.60 and 14,813.28 is: 22,094.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.96 : 23,457.60 = 14,813.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.96/23,457.60 = 14,813.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.96x = 23,457.60 × 14,813.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.96x = 347,483,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,483,996.93/15,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.80

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