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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.08, 23,769.93 and 14,293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.08, 23,769.93 and 14,293.23 is: 21,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.08 : 23,769.93 = 14,293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.08/23,769.93 = 14,293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.08x = 23,769.93 × 14,293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.08x = 339,749,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,749,201.40/15,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,538.45

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