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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.91, 23,490.08 and 14,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.91, 23,490.08 and 14,344.66 is: 21,405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.91 : 23,490.08 = 14,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.91/23,490.08 = 14,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.91x = 23,490.08 × 14,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.91x = 336,957,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,957,210.97/15,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.10

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