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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.88, 23,325.12 and 14,116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.88, 23,325.12 and 14,116.07 is: 21,250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.88 : 23,325.12 = 14,116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.88/23,325.12 = 14,116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.88x = 23,325.12 × 14,116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.88x = 329,258,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,258,857.12/15,493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,250.90

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