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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.08, 23,601.60 and 14,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.08, 23,601.60 and 14,155.44 is: 21,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.08 : 23,601.60 = 14,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.08/23,601.60 = 14,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.08x = 23,601.60 × 14,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.08x = 334,091,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,091,032.70/15,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,238.99

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