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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.99, 23,787.72 and 14,065.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.99, 23,787.72 and 14,065.83 is: 21,182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.99 : 23,787.72 = 14,065.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.99/23,787.72 = 14,065.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.99x = 23,787.72 × 14,065.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.99x = 334,594,025.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,594,025.61/15,795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.21

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