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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.01, 23,523.21 and 14,625.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.01, 23,523.21 and 14,625.09 is: 21,907.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.01 : 23,523.21 = 14,625.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.01/23,523.21 = 14,625.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.01x = 23,523.21 × 14,625.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.01x = 344,029,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,029,063.34/15,704.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.08

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