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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.06, 23,856.80 and 14,335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.06, 23,856.80 and 14,335.06 is: 21,598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.06 : 23,856.80 = 14,335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.06/23,856.80 = 14,335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.06x = 23,856.80 × 14,335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.06x = 341,988,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,988,659.41/15,834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.29

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