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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,723.46, 23,599.29 and 14,054.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,723.46, 23,599.29 and 14,054.95 is: 21,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,723.46 : 23,599.29 = 14,054.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,723.46/23,599.29 = 14,054.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,723.46x = 23,599.29 × 14,054.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,723.46x = 331,686,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,686,840.99/15,723.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.03

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