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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.70, 23,787.45 and 14,141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.70, 23,787.45 and 14,141.10 is: 21,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.70 : 23,787.45 = 14,141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.70/23,787.45 = 14,141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.70x = 23,787.45 × 14,141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.70x = 336,380,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,380,709.20/15,890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.40

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