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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.19, 23,252.97 and 14,085.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.19, 23,252.97 and 14,085.11 is: 21,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.19 : 23,252.97 = 14,085.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.19/23,252.97 = 14,085.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.19x = 23,252.97 × 14,085.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.19x = 327,520,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,520,698.41/15,568.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,037.82

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