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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.38, 23,930.91 and 14,804.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.38, 23,930.91 and 14,804.37 is: 22,317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.38 : 23,930.91 = 14,804.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.38/23,930.91 = 14,804.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.38x = 23,930.91 × 14,804.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.38x = 354,282,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,282,046.08/15,874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,317.85

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