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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.34, 23,631.54 and 14,792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.34, 23,631.54 and 14,792.06 is: 22,188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.34 : 23,631.54 = 14,792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.34/23,631.54 = 14,792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.34x = 23,631.54 × 14,792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.34x = 349,559,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,559,157.57/15,754.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,188.12

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