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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.40, 23,728.20 and 14,911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.40, 23,728.20 and 14,911.60 is: 22,413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.40 : 23,728.20 = 14,911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.40/23,728.20 = 14,911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.40x = 23,728.20 × 14,911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.40x = 353,825,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,825,427.12/15,786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.31

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