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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.82, 23,632.97 and 14,842.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.82, 23,632.97 and 14,842.22 is: 22,271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.82 : 23,632.97 = 14,842.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.82/23,632.97 = 14,842.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.82x = 23,632.97 × 14,842.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.82x = 350,765,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,765,547.62/15,749.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,271.08

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