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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.40, 23,673.60 and 14,810.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.40, 23,673.60 and 14,810.40 is: 22,215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.40 : 23,673.60 = 14,810.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.40/23,673.60 = 14,810.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.40x = 23,673.60 × 14,810.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.40x = 350,615,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,615,485.44/15,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,215.60

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