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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.48, 23,808.94 and 14,794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.48, 23,808.94 and 14,794.04 is: 22,082.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.48 : 23,808.94 = 14,794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.48/23,808.94 = 14,794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.48x = 23,808.94 × 14,794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.48x = 352,230,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,230,410.72/15,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.75

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