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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.88, 23,731.66 and 14,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.88, 23,731.66 and 14,726 is: 21,980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.88 : 23,731.66 = 14,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.88/23,731.66 = 14,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.88x = 23,731.66 × 14,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.88x = 349,472,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,472,425.16/15,898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,980.95

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