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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.84, 23,606.88 and 14,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.84, 23,606.88 and 14,133.96 is: 21,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.84 : 23,606.88 = 14,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.84/23,606.88 = 14,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.84x = 23,606.88 × 14,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.84x = 333,658,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,658,697.64/15,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.90

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