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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.17, 23,602.13 and 14,374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.17, 23,602.13 and 14,374.56 is: 21,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.17 : 23,602.13 = 14,374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.17/23,602.13 = 14,374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.17x = 23,602.13 × 14,374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.17x = 339,270,161.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,270,161.94/15,744.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.95

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