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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.10, 23,542.65 and 14,139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.10, 23,542.65 and 14,139.90 is: 21,209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.10 : 23,542.65 = 14,139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.10/23,542.65 = 14,139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.10x = 23,542.65 × 14,139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.10x = 332,890,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,890,716.74/15,695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,209.85

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