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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.53, 23,826.42 and 14,307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.53, 23,826.42 and 14,307.17 is: 21,348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.53 : 23,826.42 = 14,307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.53/23,826.42 = 14,307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.53x = 23,826.42 × 14,307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.53x = 340,888,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,888,522.30/15,967.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.86

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