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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.20, 23,951.70 and 14,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.20, 23,951.70 and 14,124.60 is: 21,167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.20 : 23,951.70 = 14,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.20/23,951.70 = 14,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.20x = 23,951.70 × 14,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.20x = 338,308,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,308,181.82/15,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.81

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