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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.76, 22,029.84 and 14,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.76, 22,029.84 and 14,607.36 is: 20,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.76 : 22,029.84 = 14,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.76/22,029.84 = 14,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.76x = 22,029.84 × 14,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.76x = 321,797,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,797,803.62/15,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.44

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