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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.15, 24,032.63 and 14,871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.15, 24,032.63 and 14,871.74 is: 22,418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.15 : 24,032.63 = 14,871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.15/24,032.63 = 14,871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.15x = 24,032.63 × 14,871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.15x = 357,406,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,406,941.89/15,942.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,418.99

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