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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.98, 23,613.76 and 14,046.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.98, 23,613.76 and 14,046.27 is: 21,007.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.98 : 23,613.76 = 14,046.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.98/23,613.76 = 14,046.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.98x = 23,613.76 × 14,046.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.98x = 331,685,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,685,177.68/15,788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.38

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