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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.88, 23,630.10 and 14,057.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.88, 23,630.10 and 14,057.11 is: 21,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.88 : 23,630.10 = 14,057.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.88/23,630.10 = 14,057.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.88x = 23,630.10 × 14,057.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.88x = 332,170,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,170,726.57/15,799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.63

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