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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.02, 23,588.18 and 14,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.02, 23,588.18 and 14,365.44 is: 21,535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.02 : 23,588.18 = 14,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.02/23,588.18 = 14,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.02x = 23,588.18 × 14,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.02x = 338,854,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,854,584.50/15,735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.06

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