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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.11, 23,156.82 and 14,088.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.11, 23,156.82 and 14,088.63 is: 21,086.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.11 : 23,156.82 = 14,088.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.11/23,156.82 = 14,088.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.11x = 23,156.82 × 14,088.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.11x = 326,247,868.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,247,868.96/15,472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.19

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