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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,781.23, 21,750.47 and 14,042.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,781.23, 21,750.47 and 14,042.11 is: 19,353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,781.23 : 21,750.47 = 14,042.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,781.23/21,750.47 = 14,042.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,781.23x = 21,750.47 × 14,042.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,781.23x = 305,422,540.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,422,540.13/15,781.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,353.53

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