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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.74, 23,244.87 and 14,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.74, 23,244.87 and 14,079.68 is: 21,029.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.74 : 23,244.87 = 14,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.74/23,244.87 = 14,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.74x = 23,244.87 × 14,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.74x = 327,280,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,280,215.02/15,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.73

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