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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.37, 23,789.20 and 14,424.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.37, 23,789.20 and 14,424.15 is: 21,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.37 : 23,789.20 = 14,424.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.37/23,789.20 = 14,424.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.37x = 23,789.20 × 14,424.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.37x = 343,138,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,138,989.18/15,927.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.98

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