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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.07, 23,937.48 and 14,237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.07, 23,937.48 and 14,237.55 is: 21,331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.07 : 23,937.48 = 14,237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.07/23,937.48 = 14,237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.07x = 23,937.48 × 14,237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.07x = 340,811,068.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,811,068.37/15,977.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,331.26

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