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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.56, 22,012.79 and 14,266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.56, 22,012.79 and 14,266.00 is: 19,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.56 : 22,012.79 = 14,266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.56/22,012.79 = 14,266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.56x = 22,012.79 × 14,266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.56x = 314,034,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,034,335.78/15,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.69

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