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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.66, 23,563.34 and 14,077.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.66, 23,563.34 and 14,077.43 is: 21,215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.66 : 23,563.34 = 14,077.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.66/23,563.34 = 14,077.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.66x = 23,563.34 × 14,077.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.66x = 331,711,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,711,269.42/15,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,215.05

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