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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.34, 23,633.46 and 14,135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.34, 23,633.46 and 14,135.82 is: 21,212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.34 : 23,633.46 = 14,135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.34/23,633.46 = 14,135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.34x = 23,633.46 × 14,135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.34x = 334,078,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,078,336.54/15,749.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,212.21

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