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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.96, 23,612.40 and 14,257.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.96, 23,612.40 and 14,257.19 is: 21,394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.96 : 23,612.40 = 14,257.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.96/23,612.40 = 14,257.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.96x = 23,612.40 × 14,257.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.96x = 336,646,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,646,532.19/15,734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,394.82

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