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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.53, 24,037.73 and 14,875.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.53, 24,037.73 and 14,875.11 is: 22,424.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.53 : 24,037.73 = 14,875.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.53/24,037.73 = 14,875.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.53x = 24,037.73 × 14,875.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.53x = 357,563,859.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,563,859.31/15,945.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.09

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