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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.64, 23,661.77 and 14,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.64, 23,661.77 and 14,759.56 is: 22,009.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.64 : 23,661.77 = 14,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.64/23,661.77 = 14,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.64x = 23,661.77 × 14,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.64x = 349,237,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,237,314.02/15,867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.40

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