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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.74, 23,655.59 and 14,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.74, 23,655.59 and 14,160.04 is: 21,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.74 : 23,655.59 = 14,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.74/23,655.59 = 14,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.74x = 23,655.59 × 14,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.74x = 334,964,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,964,100.62/15,787.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.72

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