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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.69, 23,798.61 and 14,430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.69, 23,798.61 and 14,430.47 is: 21,553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.69 : 23,798.61 = 14,430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.69/23,798.61 = 14,430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.69x = 23,798.61 × 14,430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.69x = 343,425,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,425,008.65/15,933.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.39

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