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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.40, 23,757.60 and 14,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.40, 23,757.60 and 14,801.60 is: 22,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.40 : 23,757.60 = 14,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.40/23,757.60 = 14,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.40x = 23,757.60 × 14,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.40x = 351,650,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,650,492.16/15,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.40

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