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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,846.36, 23,788.98 and 14,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,846.36, 23,788.98 and 14,524.44 is: 21,804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,846.36 : 23,788.98 = 14,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,846.36/23,788.98 = 14,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,846.36x = 23,788.98 × 14,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,846.36x = 345,521,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,521,612.67/15,846.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,804.48

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