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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.72, 23,371.44 and 14,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.72, 23,371.44 and 14,295.84 is: 21,408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.72 : 23,371.44 = 14,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.72/23,371.44 = 14,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.72x = 23,371.44 × 14,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.72x = 334,114,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,114,366.81/15,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,408.37

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