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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.31, 23,250.17 and 14,083.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.31, 23,250.17 and 14,083.23 is: 21,035.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.31 : 23,250.17 = 14,083.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.31/23,250.17 = 14,083.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.31x = 23,250.17 × 14,083.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.31x = 327,437,614.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,437,614.05/15,566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,035.02

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