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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.13, 23,564.97 and 14,436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.13, 23,564.97 and 14,436.05 is: 21,663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.13 : 23,564.97 = 14,436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.13/23,564.97 = 14,436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.13x = 23,564.97 × 14,436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.13x = 340,184,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,184,967.34/15,703.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.51

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