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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.08, 23,891.22 and 13,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.08, 23,891.22 and 13,873.44 is: 20,801.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.08 : 23,891.22 = 13,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.08/23,891.22 = 13,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.08x = 23,891.22 × 13,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.08x = 331,453,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,453,407.20/15,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.54

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