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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.44, 21,984.48 and 14,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.44, 21,984.48 and 14,072.04 is: 19,374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.44 : 21,984.48 = 14,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.44/21,984.48 = 14,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.44x = 21,984.48 × 14,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.44x = 309,366,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,366,481.94/15,967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.83

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