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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.03, 23,924.81 and 14,203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.03, 23,924.81 and 14,203.98 is: 21,309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.03 : 23,924.81 = 14,203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.03/23,924.81 = 14,203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.03x = 23,924.81 × 14,203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.03x = 339,827,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,827,558.25/15,947.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.77

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