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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.13, 23,356.68 and 14,017.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.13, 23,356.68 and 14,017.64 is: 21,026.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.13 : 23,356.68 = 14,017.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.13/23,356.68 = 14,017.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.13x = 23,356.68 × 14,017.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.13x = 327,405,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,405,415.05/15,571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.45

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