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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.46, 23,828.31 and 14,057.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.46, 23,828.31 and 14,057.57 is: 21,030.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.46 : 23,828.31 = 14,057.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.46/23,828.31 = 14,057.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.46x = 23,828.31 × 14,057.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.46x = 334,968,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,968,195.38/15,927.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.86

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