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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.71, 23,575.84 and 14,020.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.71, 23,575.84 and 14,020.95 is: 20,969.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.71 : 23,575.84 = 14,020.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.71/23,575.84 = 14,020.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.71x = 23,575.84 × 14,020.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.71x = 330,555,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,555,673.85/15,763.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.41

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