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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.88, 23,594.40 and 14,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.88, 23,594.40 and 14,314.14 is: 21,378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.88 : 23,594.40 = 14,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.88/23,594.40 = 14,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.88x = 23,594.40 × 14,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.88x = 337,733,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,733,544.82/15,797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.41

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