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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.40, 23,753.64 and 14,756.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.40, 23,753.64 and 14,756.88 is: 22,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.40 : 23,753.64 = 14,756.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.40/23,753.64 = 14,756.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.40x = 23,753.64 × 14,756.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.40x = 350,529,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,529,615.04/15,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.32

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