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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.57, 24,021.73 and 14,444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.57, 24,021.73 and 14,444.46 is: 21,763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.57 : 24,021.73 = 14,444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.57/24,021.73 = 14,444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.57x = 24,021.73 × 14,444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.57x = 346,980,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,980,845.89/15,943.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,763.07

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