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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.54, 23,674.65 and 14,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.54, 23,674.65 and 14,052.94 is: 21,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.54 : 23,674.65 = 14,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.54/23,674.65 = 14,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.54x = 23,674.65 × 14,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.54x = 332,698,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,698,435.97/15,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.48

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