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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.20, 23,847.52 and 14,992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.20, 23,847.52 and 14,992.24 is: 22,377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.20 : 23,847.52 = 14,992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.20/23,847.52 = 14,992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.20x = 23,847.52 × 14,992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.20x = 357,527,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,527,743.24/15,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,377.37

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