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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.88, 23,730.17 and 14,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.88, 23,730.17 and 14,725 is: 21,979.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.88 : 23,730.17 = 14,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.88/23,730.17 = 14,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.88x = 23,730.17 × 14,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.88x = 349,426,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,426,753.25/15,897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.46

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