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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.70, 23,882.85 and 13,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.70, 23,882.85 and 13,902.30 is: 20,804.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.70 : 23,882.85 = 13,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.70/23,882.85 = 13,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.70x = 23,882.85 × 13,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.70x = 332,026,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,026,545.56/15,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,804.06

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