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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.32, 23,493.80 and 14,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.32, 23,493.80 and 14,005.28 is: 21,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.32 : 23,493.80 = 14,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.32/23,493.80 = 14,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.32x = 23,493.80 × 14,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.32x = 329,037,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,037,247.26/15,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.23

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