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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.64, 22,020.66 and 14,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.64, 22,020.66 and 14,266.08 is: 19,698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.64 : 22,020.66 = 14,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.64/22,020.66 = 14,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.64x = 22,020.66 × 14,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.64x = 314,148,497.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,148,497.21/15,947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.75

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