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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.64, 23,809.30 and 14,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.64, 23,809.30 and 14,858.56 is: 22,156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.64 : 23,809.30 = 14,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.64/23,809.30 = 14,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.64x = 23,809.30 × 14,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.64x = 353,771,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,771,912.61/15,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.94

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