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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.91, 23,598.27 and 14,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.91, 23,598.27 and 14,054.31 is: 21,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.91 : 23,598.27 = 14,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.91/23,598.27 = 14,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.91x = 23,598.27 × 14,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.91x = 331,657,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,657,402.04/15,722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.89

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