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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.86, 23,562.54 and 14,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.86, 23,562.54 and 14,012.13 is: 20,956.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.86 : 23,562.54 = 14,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.86/23,562.54 = 14,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.86x = 23,562.54 × 14,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.86x = 330,161,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,161,373.61/15,754.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.16

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