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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.36, 23,834.06 and 14,962.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.36, 23,834.06 and 14,962.64 is: 22,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.36 : 23,834.06 = 14,962.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.36/23,834.06 = 14,962.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.36x = 23,834.06 × 14,962.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.36x = 356,620,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,620,459.52/15,809.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.55

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