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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.10, 23,998.65 and 14,055.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.10, 23,998.65 and 14,055.10 is: 21,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.10 : 23,998.65 = 14,055.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.10/23,998.65 = 14,055.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.10x = 23,998.65 × 14,055.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.10x = 337,303,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,303,425.62/15,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.65

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