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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.54, 23,786.46 and 14,422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.54, 23,786.46 and 14,422.73 is: 21,712.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.54 : 23,786.46 = 14,422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.54/23,786.46 = 14,422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.54x = 23,786.46 × 14,422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.54x = 343,065,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,065,571.30/15,800.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.28

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