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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.24, 23,635.92 and 14,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.24, 23,635.92 and 14,663.04 is: 21,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.24 : 23,635.92 = 14,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.24/23,635.92 = 14,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.24x = 23,635.92 × 14,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.24x = 346,574,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,574,440.40/15,834.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,887.66

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