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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.24, 23,699.04 and 14,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.24, 23,699.04 and 14,069.20 is: 21,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.24 : 23,699.04 = 14,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.24/23,699.04 = 14,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.24x = 23,699.04 × 14,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.24x = 333,426,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,426,533.57/15,838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.99

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