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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.80, 23,852.70 and 14,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.80, 23,852.70 and 14,152.20 is: 21,228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.80 : 23,852.70 = 14,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.80/23,852.70 = 14,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.80x = 23,852.70 × 14,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.80x = 337,568,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,568,180.94/15,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.30

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