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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.46, 23,597.79 and 14,053.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.46, 23,597.79 and 14,053.95 is: 21,093.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.46 : 23,597.79 = 14,053.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.46/23,597.79 = 14,053.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.46x = 23,597.79 × 14,053.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.46x = 331,642,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,642,160.77/15,722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.53

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