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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.20, 23,579.60 and 14,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.20, 23,579.60 and 14,023.44 is: 20,973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.20 : 23,579.60 = 14,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.20/23,579.60 = 14,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.20x = 23,579.60 × 14,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.20x = 330,667,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,667,105.82/15,766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.16

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