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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.14, 23,811.96 and 13,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.14, 23,811.96 and 13,095.66 is: 19,644.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.14 : 23,811.96 = 13,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.14/23,811.96 = 13,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.14x = 23,811.96 × 13,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.14x = 311,833,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,833,332.09/15,874.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.11

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