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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.73, 23.61 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.73, 23.61 and 13.96 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.73 : 23.61 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.73/23.61 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.73x = 23.61 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.73x = 329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.60/15.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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