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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.86, 23,889.82 and 14,093.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.86, 23,889.82 and 14,093.58 is: 21,124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.86 : 23,889.82 = 14,093.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.86/23,889.82 = 14,093.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.86x = 23,889.82 × 14,093.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.86x = 336,693,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,693,089.36/15,938.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.04

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