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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.66, 23,571.31 and 14,796.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.66, 23,571.31 and 14,796.18 is: 22,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.66 : 23,571.31 = 14,796.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.66/23,571.31 = 14,796.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.66x = 23,571.31 × 14,796.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.66x = 348,765,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,765,308.61/15,732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,168.24

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