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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,843.44, 23,741.57 and 14,443.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,843.44, 23,741.57 and 14,443.11 is: 21,643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,843.44 : 23,741.57 = 14,443.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,843.44/23,741.57 = 14,443.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,843.44x = 23,741.57 × 14,443.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,843.44x = 342,902,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,902,143.19/15,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,643.16

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