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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.60, 23,508.90 and 14,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.60, 23,508.90 and 14,117.40 is: 21,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.60 : 23,508.90 = 14,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.60/23,508.90 = 14,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.60x = 23,508.90 × 14,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.60x = 331,884,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,884,544.86/15,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,176.10

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