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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.70, 23,940.45 and 14,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.70, 23,940.45 and 14,117.10 is: 21,156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.70 : 23,940.45 = 14,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.70/23,940.45 = 14,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.70x = 23,940.45 × 14,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.70x = 337,969,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,969,726.70/15,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.56

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