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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.95, 23,568.57 and 13,974.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.95, 23,568.57 and 13,974.93 is: 20,965.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.95 : 23,568.57 = 13,974.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.95/23,568.57 = 13,974.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.95x = 23,568.57 × 13,974.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.95x = 329,369,115.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,369,115.95/15,709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.64

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