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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,902.38, 23,736.88 and 14,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,902.38, 23,736.88 and 14,729.50 is: 21,986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902.38 : 23,736.88 = 14,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902.38/23,736.88 = 14,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902.38x = 23,736.88 × 14,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902.38x = 349,632,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,632,373.96/15,902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,986.17

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