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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.53, 24,028.67 and 14,869.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.53, 24,028.67 and 14,869.11 is: 22,415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.53 : 24,028.67 = 14,869.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.53/24,028.67 = 14,869.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.53x = 24,028.67 × 14,869.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.53x = 357,284,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,284,918.80/15,939.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,415.03

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