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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.20, 23,894.10 and 13,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.20, 23,894.10 and 13,909.80 is: 20,815.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.20 : 23,894.10 = 13,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.20/23,894.10 = 13,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.20x = 23,894.10 × 13,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.20x = 332,362,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,362,152.18/15,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,815.31

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