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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.08, 23,514.57 and 14,227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.08, 23,514.57 and 14,227.97 is: 21,301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.08 : 23,514.57 = 14,227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.08/23,514.57 = 14,227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.08x = 23,514.57 × 14,227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.08x = 334,564,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,564,478.95/15,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.59

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