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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.89, 23,493.97 and 14,090.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.89, 23,493.97 and 14,090.06 is: 21,024.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.89 : 23,493.97 = 14,090.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.89/23,493.97 = 14,090.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.89x = 23,493.97 × 14,090.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.89x = 331,031,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,031,446.94/15,744.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.69

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