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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.36, 23,821.98 and 14,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.36, 23,821.98 and 14,954.64 is: 22,545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.36 : 23,821.98 = 14,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.36/23,821.98 = 14,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.36x = 23,821.98 × 14,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.36x = 356,249,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,249,134.99/15,801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.47

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