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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.81, 23,934.96 and 14,210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.81, 23,934.96 and 14,210.73 is: 21,319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.81 : 23,934.96 = 14,210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.81/23,934.96 = 14,210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.81x = 23,934.96 × 14,210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.81x = 340,133,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,133,254.12/15,953.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.88

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