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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,636.16, 23,564.10 and 14,077.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,636.16, 23,564.10 and 14,077.93 is: 21,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,636.16 : 23,564.10 = 14,077.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,636.16/23,564.10 = 14,077.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,636.16x = 23,564.10 × 14,077.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,636.16x = 331,733,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,733,679.92/15,636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,215.80

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