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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.88, 23,749.38 and 14,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.88, 23,749.38 and 14,005.52 is: 21,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.88 : 23,749.38 = 14,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.88/23,749.38 = 14,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.88x = 23,749.38 × 14,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.88x = 332,622,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,622,416.58/15,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.33

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