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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.64, 23,664.75 and 14,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.64, 23,664.75 and 14,761.56 is: 22,012.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.64 : 23,664.75 = 14,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.64/23,664.75 = 14,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.64x = 23,664.75 × 14,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.64x = 349,328,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,328,627.01/15,869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.39

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