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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.66, 23,703.03 and 14,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.66, 23,703.03 and 14,046.80 is: 21,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.66 : 23,703.03 = 14,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.66/23,703.03 = 14,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.66x = 23,703.03 × 14,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.66x = 332,951,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,951,603.29/15,790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,085.35

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