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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.15, 24,041.69 and 14,877.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.15, 24,041.69 and 14,877.74 is: 22,428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.15 : 24,041.69 = 14,877.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.15/24,041.69 = 14,877.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.15x = 24,041.69 × 14,877.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.15x = 357,685,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,685,929.97/15,948.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.05

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