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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.76, 23,621.58 and 14,938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.76, 23,621.58 and 14,938.50 is: 22,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.76 : 23,621.58 = 14,938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.76/23,621.58 = 14,938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.76x = 23,621.58 × 14,938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.76x = 352,870,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,870,972.83/15,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,392.05

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