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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,733.62, 23,694.17 and 14,191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,733.62, 23,694.17 and 14,191.38 is: 21,371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,733.62 : 23,694.17 = 14,191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,733.62/23,694.17 = 14,191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,733.62x = 23,694.17 × 14,191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,733.62x = 336,252,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,252,899.30/15,733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.62

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