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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.61, 23,159.07 and 14,090.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.61, 23,159.07 and 14,090.13 is: 21,088.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.61 : 23,159.07 = 14,090.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.61/23,159.07 = 14,090.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.61x = 23,159.07 × 14,090.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.61x = 326,314,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,314,306.98/15,473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.44

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