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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.64, 23,806.32 and 14,856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.64, 23,806.32 and 14,856.56 is: 22,153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.64 : 23,806.32 = 14,856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.64/23,806.32 = 14,856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.64x = 23,806.32 × 14,856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.64x = 353,680,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,680,021.46/15,964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,153.96

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