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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.40, 23,625.60 and 14,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.40, 23,625.60 and 14,778.40 is: 22,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.40 : 23,625.60 = 14,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.40/23,625.60 = 14,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.40x = 23,625.60 × 14,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.40x = 349,148,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,148,567.04/15,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,167.60

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