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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.54, 23,511.20 and 14,257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.54, 23,511.20 and 14,257.62 is: 21,294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.54 : 23,511.20 = 14,257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.54/23,511.20 = 14,257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.54x = 23,511.20 × 14,257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.54x = 335,213,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,213,684.06/15,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,294.85

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