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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.41, 23,593.19 and 14,097.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.41, 23,593.19 and 14,097.18 is: 21,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.41 : 23,593.19 = 14,097.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.41/23,593.19 = 14,097.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.41x = 23,593.19 × 14,097.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.41x = 332,597,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,597,375.72/15,655.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.88

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