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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,724.46, 23,600.79 and 14,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,724.46, 23,600.79 and 14,055.95 is: 21,096.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,724.46 : 23,600.79 = 14,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,724.46/23,600.79 = 14,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,724.46x = 23,600.79 × 14,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,724.46x = 331,731,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,731,524.20/15,724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.53

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