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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.21, 23,623.85 and 14,786.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.21, 23,623.85 and 14,786.93 is: 22,180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.21 : 23,623.85 = 14,786.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.21/23,623.85 = 14,786.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.21x = 23,623.85 × 14,786.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.21x = 349,324,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,324,024.23/15,749.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,180.42

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