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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.38, 23,640.31 and 14,898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.38, 23,640.31 and 14,898.18 is: 22,294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.38 : 23,640.31 = 14,898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.38/23,640.31 = 14,898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.38x = 23,640.31 × 14,898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.38x = 352,197,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,197,484.13/15,797.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,294.68

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