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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.40, 23,892.60 and 14,956.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.40, 23,892.60 and 14,956.40 is: 22,434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.40 : 23,892.60 = 14,956.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.40/23,892.60 = 14,956.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.40x = 23,892.60 × 14,956.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.40x = 357,347,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,347,282.64/15,928.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.60

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