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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.26, 23,914.69 and 14,197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.26, 23,914.69 and 14,197.23 is: 21,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.26 : 23,914.69 = 14,197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.26/23,914.69 = 14,197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.26x = 23,914.69 × 14,197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.26x = 339,522,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,522,318.82/15,940.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.67

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