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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.86, 23,892.82 and 14,095.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.86, 23,892.82 and 14,095.58 is: 21,127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.86 : 23,892.82 = 14,095.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.86/23,892.82 = 14,095.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.86x = 23,892.82 × 14,095.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.86x = 336,783,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,783,155.74/15,940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,127.04

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