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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,896.35, 23,768.61 and 14,502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,896.35, 23,768.61 and 14,502.12 is: 21,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,896.35 : 23,768.61 = 14,502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,896.35/23,768.61 = 14,502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,896.35x = 23,768.61 × 14,502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,896.35x = 344,695,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,695,234.45/15,896.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,683.92

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