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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.40, 23,822.10 and 14,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.40, 23,822.10 and 14,909.40 is: 22,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.40 : 23,822.10 = 14,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.40/23,822.10 = 14,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.40x = 23,822.10 × 14,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.40x = 355,173,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,173,217.74/15,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.10

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