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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.31, 23,925.89 and 14,967.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.31, 23,925.89 and 14,967.84 is: 22,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.31 : 23,925.89 = 14,967.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.31/23,925.89 = 14,967.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.31x = 23,925.89 × 14,967.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.31x = 358,118,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,118,930.80/15,964.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.47

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