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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.48, 23,928.48 and 14,206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.48, 23,928.48 and 14,206.44 is: 21,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.48 : 23,928.48 = 14,206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.48/23,928.48 = 14,206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.48x = 23,928.48 × 14,206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.48x = 339,938,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,938,515.41/15,949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.45

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