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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.37, 23,677.16 and 14,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.37, 23,677.16 and 14,180.13 is: 21,354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.37 : 23,677.16 = 14,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.37/23,677.16 = 14,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.37x = 23,677.16 × 14,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.37x = 335,745,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,745,135.93/15,722.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.61

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