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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.37, 23,696.61 and 14,544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.37, 23,696.61 and 14,544.93 is: 21,842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.37 : 23,696.61 = 14,544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.37/23,696.61 = 14,544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.37x = 23,696.61 × 14,544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.37x = 344,665,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,665,533.69/15,779.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,842.79

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