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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.14, 23,625.99 and 14,054.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.14, 23,625.99 and 14,054.38 is: 21,019.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.14 : 23,625.99 = 14,054.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.14/23,625.99 = 14,054.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.14x = 23,625.99 × 14,054.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.14x = 332,048,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,048,582.27/15,797.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.54

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