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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,917.38, 23,759.23 and 14,744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,917.38, 23,759.23 and 14,744.50 is: 22,008.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,917.38 : 23,759.23 = 14,744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,917.38/23,759.23 = 14,744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,917.38x = 23,759.23 × 14,744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,917.38x = 350,317,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,317,966.74/15,917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,008.52

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