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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.70, 23,923.35 and 13,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.70, 23,923.35 and 13,929.30 is: 20,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.70 : 23,923.35 = 13,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.70/23,923.35 = 13,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.70x = 23,923.35 × 13,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.70x = 333,235,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,235,519.16/15,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.55

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