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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.94, 23,913.63 and 14,963.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.94, 23,913.63 and 14,963.94 is: 22,455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.94 : 23,913.63 = 14,963.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.94/23,913.63 = 14,963.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.94x = 23,913.63 × 14,963.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.94x = 357,842,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,842,124.50/15,935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,455.04

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