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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,743.67, 23,601.38 and 14,374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,743.67, 23,601.38 and 14,374.06 is: 21,548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,743.67 : 23,601.38 = 14,374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,743.67/23,601.38 = 14,374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,743.67x = 23,601.38 × 14,374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,743.67x = 339,247,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,247,521.33/15,743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.19

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