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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.88, 23,501.43 and 14,095.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.88, 23,501.43 and 14,095.05 is: 21,032.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.88 : 23,501.43 = 14,095.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.88/23,501.43 = 14,095.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.88x = 23,501.43 × 14,095.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.88x = 331,253,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,253,830.92/15,749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,032.15

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