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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.84, 23,701.90 and 14,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.84, 23,701.90 and 14,104.32 is: 21,094.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.84 : 23,701.90 = 14,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.84/23,701.90 = 14,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.84x = 23,701.90 × 14,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.84x = 334,298,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,298,993.18/15,847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,094.29

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