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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.40, 23,799.60 and 14,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.40, 23,799.60 and 14,408.40 is: 21,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.40 : 23,799.60 = 14,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.40/23,799.60 = 14,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.40x = 23,799.60 × 14,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.40x = 342,914,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,914,156.64/15,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.60

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