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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.96, 23,589.70 and 14,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.96, 23,589.70 and 14,030.20 is: 20,983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.96 : 23,589.70 = 14,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.96/23,589.70 = 14,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.96x = 23,589.70 × 14,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.96x = 330,968,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,968,208.94/15,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,983.27

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