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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.78, 24,027.54 and 14,868.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.78, 24,027.54 and 14,868.36 is: 22,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.78 : 24,027.54 = 14,868.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.78/24,027.54 = 14,868.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.78x = 24,027.54 × 14,868.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.78x = 357,250,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,250,058.88/15,938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.90

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