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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.65, 24,039.43 and 14,876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.65, 24,039.43 and 14,876.24 is: 22,425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.65 : 24,039.43 = 14,876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.65/24,039.43 = 14,876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.65x = 24,039.43 × 14,876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.65x = 357,616,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,616,172.76/15,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.79

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