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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.86, 23,564.04 and 14,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.86, 23,564.04 and 14,013.13 is: 20,957.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.86 : 23,564.04 = 14,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.86/23,564.04 = 14,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.86x = 23,564.04 × 14,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.86x = 330,205,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,205,955.85/15,755.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.66

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