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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.24, 23,733.69 and 14,913.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.24, 23,733.69 and 14,913.66 is: 22,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.24 : 23,733.69 = 14,913.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.24/23,733.69 = 14,913.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.24x = 23,733.69 × 14,913.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.24x = 353,956,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,956,164.56/15,845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,338.33

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