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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.88, 23,413.16 and 14,057.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.88, 23,413.16 and 14,057.09 is: 21,184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.88 : 23,413.16 = 14,057.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.88/23,413.16 = 14,057.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.88x = 23,413.16 × 14,057.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.88x = 329,120,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,120,709.95/15,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.56

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