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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.04, 23,436.89 and 13,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.04, 23,436.89 and 13,846.44 is: 20,783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.04 : 23,436.89 = 13,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.04/23,436.89 = 13,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.04x = 23,436.89 × 13,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.04x = 324,517,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,517,639.64/15,614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.71

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