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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.04, 23,933.82 and 14,209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.04, 23,933.82 and 14,209.98 is: 21,318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.04 : 23,933.82 = 14,209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.04/23,933.82 = 14,209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.04x = 23,933.82 × 14,209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.04x = 340,099,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,099,103.52/15,953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.76

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