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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,743.89, 23,492.48 and 14,089.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,743.89, 23,492.48 and 14,089.06 is: 21,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,743.89 : 23,492.48 = 14,089.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,743.89/23,492.48 = 14,089.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,743.89x = 23,492.48 × 14,089.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,743.89x = 330,986,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,986,936.76/15,743.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.20

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