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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.47, 23,631.71 and 14,792.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.47, 23,631.71 and 14,792.19 is: 22,188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.47 : 23,631.71 = 14,792.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.47/23,631.71 = 14,792.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.47x = 23,631.71 × 14,792.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.47x = 349,564,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,564,670.38/15,754.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,188.29

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