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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.62, 23,900.91 and 13,968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.62, 23,900.91 and 13,968.52 is: 20,934.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.62 : 23,900.91 = 13,968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.62/23,900.91 = 13,968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.62x = 23,900.91 × 13,968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.62x = 333,860,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,860,339.35/15,947.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.81

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