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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.38, 23,762.21 and 14,746.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.38, 23,762.21 and 14,746.50 is: 22,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.38 : 23,762.21 = 14,746.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.38/23,762.21 = 14,746.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.38x = 23,762.21 × 14,746.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.38x = 350,409,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,409,356.03/15,919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.50

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