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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.66, 23,925.54 and 14,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.66, 23,925.54 and 14,106 is: 21,126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.66 : 23,925.54 = 14,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.66/23,925.54 = 14,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.66x = 23,925.54 × 14,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.66x = 337,493,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,493,667.24/15,974.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.81

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