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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.20, 23,680.80 and 14,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.20, 23,680.80 and 14,635.20 is: 21,952.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.20 : 23,680.80 = 14,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.20/23,680.80 = 14,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.20x = 23,680.80 × 14,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.20x = 346,573,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,573,244.16/15,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,952.80

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