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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.60, 23,711.40 and 14,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.60, 23,711.40 and 14,900.40 is: 22,350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.60 : 23,711.40 = 14,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.60/23,711.40 = 14,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.60x = 23,711.40 × 14,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.60x = 353,309,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,309,344.56/15,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,350.60

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