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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.96, 23,737.36 and 14,862.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.96, 23,737.36 and 14,862.68 is: 22,293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.96 : 23,737.36 = 14,862.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.96/23,737.36 = 14,862.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.96x = 23,737.36 × 14,862.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.96x = 352,800,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,800,785.72/15,824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.94

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