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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.77, 23,551.80 and 14,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.77, 23,551.80 and 14,341.16 is: 21,498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.77 : 23,551.80 = 14,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.77/23,551.80 = 14,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.77x = 23,551.80 × 14,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.77x = 337,760,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,760,167.94/15,710.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.64

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