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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.97, 23,339.84 and 13,914.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.97, 23,339.84 and 13,914.30 is: 20,747.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.97 : 23,339.84 = 13,914.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.97/23,339.84 = 13,914.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.97x = 23,339.84 × 13,914.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.97x = 324,757,535.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,757,535.71/15,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.34

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