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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.88, 23,498.45 and 14,093.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.88, 23,498.45 and 14,093.05 is: 21,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.88 : 23,498.45 = 14,093.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.88/23,498.45 = 14,093.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.88x = 23,498.45 × 14,093.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.88x = 331,164,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,164,830.77/15,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.17

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