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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.64, 23,669.22 and 14,764.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.64, 23,669.22 and 14,764.56 is: 22,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.64 : 23,669.22 = 14,764.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.64/23,669.22 = 14,764.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.64x = 23,669.22 × 14,764.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.64x = 349,465,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,465,618.84/15,872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.86

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