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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,842, 23,762.82 and 14,879.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,842, 23,762.82 and 14,879.72 is: 22,319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,842 : 23,762.82 = 14,879.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,842/23,762.82 = 14,879.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,842x = 23,762.82 × 14,879.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,842x = 353,584,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,584,108.01/15,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,319.41

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