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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.76, 23,650.04 and 14,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.76, 23,650.04 and 14,957.52 is: 22,420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.76 : 23,650.04 = 14,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.76/23,650.04 = 14,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.76x = 23,650.04 × 14,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.76x = 353,745,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,745,946.30/15,777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.54

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