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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.75, 23,674.88 and 13,990.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.75, 23,674.88 and 13,990.07 is: 20,977.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.75 : 23,674.88 = 13,990.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.75/23,674.88 = 13,990.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.75x = 23,674.88 × 13,990.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.75x = 331,213,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,213,322.60/15,788.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.81

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