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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.20, 23,630.70 and 14,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.20, 23,630.70 and 14,036.60 is: 21,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.20 : 23,630.70 = 14,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.20/23,630.70 = 14,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.20x = 23,630.70 × 14,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.20x = 331,694,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,694,683.62/15,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.69

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