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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.89, 23,591.41 and 14,312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.89, 23,591.41 and 14,312.14 is: 21,375.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.89 : 23,591.41 = 14,312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.89/23,591.41 = 14,312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.89x = 23,591.41 × 14,312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.89x = 337,643,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,643,562.72/15,795.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,375.41

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