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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.24, 23,651.84 and 14,157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.24, 23,651.84 and 14,157.55 is: 21,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.24 : 23,651.84 = 14,157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.24/23,651.84 = 14,157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.24x = 23,651.84 × 14,157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.24x = 334,851,918.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,851,918.35/15,785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,212.98

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