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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.84, 23,867.11 and 14,243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.84, 23,867.11 and 14,243.24 is: 21,256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.84 : 23,867.11 = 14,243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.84/23,867.11 = 14,243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.84x = 23,867.11 × 14,243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.84x = 339,944,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,944,975.84/15,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.07

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