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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.54, 23,655.52 and 14,201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.54, 23,655.52 and 14,201.28 is: 21,396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.54 : 23,655.52 = 14,201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.54/23,655.52 = 14,201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.54x = 23,655.52 × 14,201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.54x = 335,938,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,938,663.07/15,700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.63

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