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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.15, 23,818.73 and 14,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.15, 23,818.73 and 14,676.30 is: 22,014.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.15 : 23,818.73 = 14,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.15/23,818.73 = 14,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.15x = 23,818.73 × 14,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.15x = 349,570,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,570,753.72/15,879.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.45

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