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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.94, 23,801.97 and 14,432.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.94, 23,801.97 and 14,432.73 is: 21,556.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.94 : 23,801.97 = 14,432.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.94/23,801.97 = 14,432.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.94x = 23,801.97 × 14,432.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.94x = 343,527,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,527,406.48/15,935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.77

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