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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.89, 23,669.59 and 14,764.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.89, 23,669.59 and 14,764.81 is: 22,017.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.89 : 23,669.59 = 14,764.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.89/23,669.59 = 14,764.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.89x = 23,669.59 × 14,764.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.89x = 349,476,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,476,999.13/15,872.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.23

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