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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.16, 23,851.59 and 14,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.16, 23,851.59 and 14,039.49 is: 20,951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.16 : 23,851.59 = 14,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.16/23,851.59 = 14,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.16x = 23,851.59 × 14,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.16x = 334,864,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,864,159.29/15,983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,951.06

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