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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.94, 23,603.82 and 14,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.94, 23,603.82 and 14,521.96 is: 21,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.94 : 23,603.82 = 14,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.94/23,603.82 = 14,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.94x = 23,603.82 × 14,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.94x = 342,773,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,773,729.89/15,702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,828.63

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