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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.56, 23,546.29 and 14,845.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.56, 23,546.29 and 14,845.12 is: 22,185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.56 : 23,546.29 = 14,845.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.56/23,546.29 = 14,845.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.56x = 23,546.29 × 14,845.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.56x = 349,547,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,547,500.60/15,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.66

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