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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.18, 23,554.74 and 14,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.18, 23,554.74 and 14,266.89 is: 21,309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.18 : 23,554.74 = 14,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.18/23,554.74 = 14,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.18x = 23,554.74 × 14,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.18x = 336,052,899.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,052,899.45/15,770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.39

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