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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.46, 23,667.39 and 14,458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.46, 23,667.39 and 14,458.14 is: 21,714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.46 : 23,667.39 = 14,458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.46/23,667.39 = 14,458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.46x = 23,667.39 × 14,458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.46x = 342,186,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,186,438.05/15,758.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,714.46

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