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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.43, 23,645.16 and 14,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.43, 23,645.16 and 14,975.10 is: 22,462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.43 : 23,645.16 = 14,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.43/23,645.16 = 14,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.43x = 23,645.16 × 14,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.43x = 354,088,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,088,635.52/15,763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.66

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