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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.80, 23,950.20 and 14,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.80, 23,950.20 and 14,330.60 is: 21,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.80 : 23,950.20 = 14,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.80/23,950.20 = 14,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.80x = 23,950.20 × 14,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.80x = 343,220,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,220,736.12/15,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,495.90

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