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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.38, 23,757.74 and 14,743.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.38, 23,757.74 and 14,743.50 is: 22,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.38 : 23,757.74 = 14,743.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.38/23,757.74 = 14,743.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.38x = 23,757.74 × 14,743.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.38x = 350,272,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,272,165.97/15,916.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.02

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