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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.62, 23,903.91 and 13,970.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.62, 23,903.91 and 13,970.52 is: 20,937.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.62 : 23,903.91 = 13,970.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.62/23,903.91 = 13,970.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.62x = 23,903.91 × 13,970.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.62x = 333,950,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,950,052.73/15,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,937.81

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