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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.74, 23,584.77 and 14,805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.74, 23,584.77 and 14,805.18 is: 22,181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.74 : 23,584.77 = 14,805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.74/23,584.77 = 14,805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.74x = 23,584.77 × 14,805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.74x = 349,176,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,176,765.11/15,741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,181.58

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