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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,842.04, 23,733.90 and 14,092.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,842.04, 23,733.90 and 14,092.44 is: 21,112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,842.04 : 23,733.90 = 14,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,842.04/23,733.90 = 14,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,842.04x = 23,733.90 × 14,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,842.04x = 334,468,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,468,561.72/15,842.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.72

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