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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.04, 23,730.90 and 14,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.04, 23,730.90 and 14,090.44 is: 21,109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.04 : 23,730.90 = 14,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.04/23,730.90 = 14,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.04x = 23,730.90 × 14,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.04x = 334,378,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,378,822.60/15,840.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.72

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