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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.60, 23,703.90 and 14,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.60, 23,703.90 and 14,895.40 is: 22,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.60 : 23,703.90 = 14,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.60/23,703.90 = 14,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.60x = 23,703.90 × 14,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.60x = 353,079,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,079,072.06/15,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,343.10

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