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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.84, 23,772.03 and 14,885.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.84, 23,772.03 and 14,885.56 is: 22,328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.84 : 23,772.03 = 14,885.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.84/23,772.03 = 14,885.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.84x = 23,772.03 × 14,885.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.84x = 353,859,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,859,978.89/15,847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,328.59

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