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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.91, 23,599.98 and 14,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.91, 23,599.98 and 14,101.68 is: 21,251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.91 : 23,599.98 = 14,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.91/23,599.98 = 14,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.91x = 23,599.98 × 14,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.91x = 332,799,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,799,365.97/15,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.68

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