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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.94, 23,647.41 and 14,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.94, 23,647.41 and 14,976.60 is: 22,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.94 : 23,647.41 = 14,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.94/23,647.41 = 14,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.94x = 23,647.41 × 14,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.94x = 354,157,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,157,800.61/15,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.90

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