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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.40, 23,660.10 and 14,811.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.40, 23,660.10 and 14,811.12 is: 22,216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.40 : 23,660.10 = 14,811.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.40/23,660.10 = 14,811.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.40x = 23,660.10 × 14,811.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.40x = 350,432,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,432,580.31/15,773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.68

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