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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.96, 23,630.10 and 14,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.96, 23,630.10 and 14,055.84 is: 21,058.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.96 : 23,630.10 = 14,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.96/23,630.10 = 14,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.96x = 23,630.10 × 14,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.96x = 332,140,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,140,904.78/15,771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.95

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