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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.60, 23,934.36 and 14,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.60, 23,934.36 and 14,773.76 is: 22,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.60 : 23,934.36 = 14,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.60/23,934.36 = 14,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.60x = 23,934.36 × 14,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.60x = 353,600,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,600,490.39/15,959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,155.97

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