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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.66, 23,769.18 and 14,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.66, 23,769.18 and 14,068.28 is: 21,116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.66 : 23,769.18 = 14,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.66/23,769.18 = 14,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.66x = 23,769.18 × 14,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.66x = 334,391,539.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,391,539.03/15,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.37

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