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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.59, 23,649.98 and 14,432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.59, 23,649.98 and 14,432.04 is: 21,639.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.59 : 23,649.98 = 14,432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.59/23,649.98 = 14,432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.59x = 23,649.98 × 14,432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.59x = 341,317,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,317,385.20/15,772.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,639.91

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