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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.56, 23,544.80 and 14,844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.56, 23,544.80 and 14,844.12 is: 22,184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.56 : 23,544.80 = 14,844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.56/23,544.80 = 14,844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.56x = 23,544.80 × 14,844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.56x = 349,501,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,501,762.36/15,754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.17

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