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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.08, 23,604.60 and 14,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.08, 23,604.60 and 14,157.44 is: 21,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.08 : 23,604.60 = 14,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.08/23,604.60 = 14,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.08x = 23,604.60 × 14,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.08x = 334,180,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,180,708.22/15,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.99

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