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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.31, 23,796.18 and 14,727.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.31, 23,796.18 and 14,727.33 is: 22,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.31 : 23,796.18 = 14,727.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.31/23,796.18 = 14,727.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.31x = 23,796.18 × 14,727.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.31x = 350,454,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,454,195.60/15,908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.63

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