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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.35, 23,770.11 and 14,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.35, 23,770.11 and 14,503.12 is: 21,685.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.35 : 23,770.11 = 14,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.35/23,770.11 = 14,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.35x = 23,770.11 × 14,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.35x = 344,740,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,740,757.74/15,897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,685.42

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