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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.32, 23,808.18 and 14,735.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.32, 23,808.18 and 14,735.34 is: 22,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.32 : 23,808.18 = 14,735.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.32/23,808.18 = 14,735.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.32x = 23,808.18 × 14,735.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.32x = 350,821,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,821,627.08/15,916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.63

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