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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.40, 23,716.20 and 14,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.40, 23,716.20 and 14,903.60 is: 22,401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.40 : 23,716.20 = 14,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.40/23,716.20 = 14,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.40x = 23,716.20 × 14,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.40x = 353,456,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,456,758.32/15,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.31

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