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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.90, 23,797.35 and 14,892.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.90, 23,797.35 and 14,892.90 is: 22,339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.90 : 23,797.35 = 14,892.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.90/23,797.35 = 14,892.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.90x = 23,797.35 × 14,892.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.90x = 354,411,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,411,553.82/15,864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,339.35

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