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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.20, 23,669.70 and 14,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.20, 23,669.70 and 14,062.60 is: 21,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.20 : 23,669.70 = 14,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.20/23,669.70 = 14,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.20x = 23,669.70 × 14,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.20x = 332,857,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,857,523.22/15,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,050.68

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