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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.84, 23,826.20 and 14,914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.84, 23,826.20 and 14,914.08 is: 22,259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.84 : 23,826.20 = 14,914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.84/23,826.20 = 14,914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.84x = 23,826.20 × 14,914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.84x = 355,345,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,345,778.33/15,963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.42

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