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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.97, 23,633.96 and 14,793.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.97, 23,633.96 and 14,793.69 is: 22,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.97 : 23,633.96 = 14,793.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.97/23,633.96 = 14,793.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.97x = 23,633.96 × 14,793.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.97x = 349,633,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,633,477.71/15,755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,190.54

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