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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.32, 23,746.36 and 14,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.32, 23,746.36 and 14,197.96 is: 21,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.32 : 23,746.36 = 14,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.32/23,746.36 = 14,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.32x = 23,746.36 × 14,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.32x = 337,149,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,149,869.43/15,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.42

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