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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.37, 23,698.11 and 14,545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.37, 23,698.11 and 14,545.93 is: 21,844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.37 : 23,698.11 = 14,545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.37/23,698.11 = 14,545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.37x = 23,698.11 × 14,545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.37x = 344,711,049.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,711,049.19/15,780.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,844.29

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