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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.76, 23,617.08 and 14,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.76, 23,617.08 and 14,935.50 is: 22,387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.76 : 23,617.08 = 14,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.76/23,617.08 = 14,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.76x = 23,617.08 × 14,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.76x = 352,732,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,732,898.34/15,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,387.55

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