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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,836.16, 23,769.93 and 14,068.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,836.16, 23,769.93 and 14,068.79 is: 21,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,836.16 : 23,769.93 = 14,068.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,836.16/23,769.93 = 14,068.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,836.16x = 23,769.93 × 14,068.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,836.16x = 334,414,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,414,034.64/15,836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.12

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