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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.52, 23,657.04 and 14,202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.52, 23,657.04 and 14,202.27 is: 21,398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.52 : 23,657.04 = 14,202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.52/23,657.04 = 14,202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.52x = 23,657.04 × 14,202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.52x = 335,983,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,983,669.48/15,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,398.16

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