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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.08, 23,894.13 and 14,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.08, 23,894.13 and 14,359.08 is: 21,634.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.08 : 23,894.13 = 14,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.08/23,894.13 = 14,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.08x = 23,894.13 × 14,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.08x = 343,097,724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,097,724.20/15,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.15

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