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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.08, 23,516.07 and 14,228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.08, 23,516.07 and 14,228.97 is: 21,303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.08 : 23,516.07 = 14,228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.08/23,516.07 = 14,228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.08x = 23,516.07 × 14,228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.08x = 334,609,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,609,454.55/15,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,303.10

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