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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.76, 23,894.73 and 14,137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.76, 23,894.73 and 14,137.16 is: 21,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.76 : 23,894.73 = 14,137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.76/23,894.73 = 14,137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.76x = 23,894.73 × 14,137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.76x = 337,803,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,803,501.69/15,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.83

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