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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.91, 23,595.45 and 14,098.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.91, 23,595.45 and 14,098.68 is: 21,247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.91 : 23,595.45 = 14,098.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.91/23,595.45 = 14,098.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.91x = 23,595.45 × 14,098.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.91x = 332,664,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,664,699.01/15,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.15

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