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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.32, 23,747.86 and 14,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.32, 23,747.86 and 14,198.96 is: 21,254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.32 : 23,747.86 = 14,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.32/23,747.86 = 14,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.32x = 23,747.86 × 14,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.32x = 337,194,914.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,194,914.23/15,864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.92

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