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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.60, 23,645.40 and 14,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.60, 23,645.40 and 14,856.40 is: 22,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.60 : 23,645.40 = 14,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.60/23,645.40 = 14,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.60x = 23,645.40 × 14,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.60x = 351,285,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,285,520.56/15,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.60

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