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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.56, 23,631.91 and 13,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.56, 23,631.91 and 13,964.84 is: 20,844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.56 : 23,631.91 = 13,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.56/23,631.91 = 13,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.56x = 23,631.91 × 13,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.56x = 330,015,842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,015,842.04/15,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.12

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