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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.36, 23,802.12 and 14,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.36, 23,802.12 and 14,905.80 is: 22,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.36 : 23,802.12 = 14,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.36/23,802.12 = 14,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.36x = 23,802.12 × 14,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.36x = 354,789,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,789,640.30/15,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.40

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