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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.60, 23,859.90 and 14,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.60, 23,859.90 and 14,999.40 is: 22,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.60 : 23,859.90 = 14,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.60/23,859.90 = 14,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.60x = 23,859.90 × 14,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.60x = 357,884,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,884,184.06/15,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.10

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