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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.72, 23,630.60 and 14,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.72, 23,630.60 and 14,791.44 is: 22,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.72 : 23,630.60 = 14,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.72/23,630.60 = 14,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.72x = 23,630.60 × 14,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.72x = 349,530,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,530,602.06/15,753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,187.18

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