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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.16, 23,765.66 and 14,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.16, 23,765.66 and 14,766.72 is: 22,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.16 : 23,765.66 = 14,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.16/23,765.66 = 14,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.16x = 23,765.66 × 14,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.16x = 350,940,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,940,773.00/15,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,043.80

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