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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.94, 23,719.38 and 14,850.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.94, 23,719.38 and 14,850.66 is: 22,275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.94 : 23,719.38 = 14,850.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.94/23,719.38 = 14,850.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.94x = 23,719.38 × 14,850.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.94x = 352,248,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,248,447.79/15,812.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,275.96

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