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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.40, 23,904.60 and 14,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.40, 23,904.60 and 14,964.40 is: 22,446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.40 : 23,904.60 = 14,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.40/23,904.60 = 14,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.40x = 23,904.60 × 14,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.40x = 357,717,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,717,996.24/15,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,446.60

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