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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.34, 23,333.81 and 14,083.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.34, 23,333.81 and 14,083.65 is: 21,090.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.34 : 23,333.81 = 14,083.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.34/23,333.81 = 14,083.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.34x = 23,333.81 × 14,083.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.34x = 328,625,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,625,142.79/15,581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.94

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