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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.51, 23,048.82 and 14,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.51, 23,048.82 and 14,005.98 is: 20,995.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.51 : 23,048.82 = 14,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.51/23,048.82 = 14,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.51x = 23,048.82 × 14,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.51x = 322,821,311.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,821,311.94/15,375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.81

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