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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.36, 23,617.80 and 14,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.36, 23,617.80 and 14,814 is: 22,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.36 : 23,617.80 = 14,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.36/23,617.80 = 14,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.36x = 23,617.80 × 14,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.36x = 349,874,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,874,089.20/15,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.42

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