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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.66, 23,571.10 and 14,109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.66, 23,571.10 and 14,109.86 is: 21,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.66 : 23,571.10 = 14,109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.66/23,571.10 = 14,109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.66x = 23,571.10 × 14,109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.66x = 332,584,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,584,995.14/15,794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.80

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