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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.64, 23,836.10 and 14,876.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.64, 23,836.10 and 14,876.56 is: 22,183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.64 : 23,836.10 = 14,876.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.64/23,836.10 = 14,876.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.64x = 23,836.10 × 14,876.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.64x = 354,599,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,599,171.82/15,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,183.74

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