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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,816.96, 23,725.36 and 14,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,816.96, 23,725.36 and 14,854.68 is: 22,281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,816.96 : 23,725.36 = 14,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,816.96/23,725.36 = 14,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,816.96x = 23,725.36 × 14,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,816.96x = 352,432,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,432,630.68/15,816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.94

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