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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.64, 23,821.22 and 14,866.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.64, 23,821.22 and 14,866.56 is: 22,168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.64 : 23,821.22 = 14,866.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.64/23,821.22 = 14,866.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.64x = 23,821.22 × 14,866.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.64x = 354,139,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,139,596.40/15,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,168.86

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