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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.50, 23,590.40 and 14,029.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.50, 23,590.40 and 14,029.38 is: 21,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.50 : 23,590.40 = 14,029.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.50/23,590.40 = 14,029.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.50x = 23,590.40 × 14,029.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.50x = 330,958,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,958,685.95/15,745.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.26

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