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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.34, 23,452.80 and 14,070.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.34, 23,452.80 and 14,070.38 is: 21,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.34 : 23,452.80 = 14,070.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.34/23,452.80 = 14,070.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.34x = 23,452.80 × 14,070.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.34x = 329,989,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,989,808.06/15,703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.99

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