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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.84, 23,450.56 and 14,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.84, 23,450.56 and 14,068.88 is: 21,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.84 : 23,450.56 = 14,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.84/23,450.56 = 14,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.84x = 23,450.56 × 14,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.84x = 329,923,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,923,114.57/15,701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.75

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