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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.54, 24,043.75 and 14,879.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.54, 24,043.75 and 14,879.11 is: 22,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.54 : 24,043.75 = 14,879.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.54/24,043.75 = 14,879.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.54x = 24,043.75 × 14,879.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.54x = 357,749,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,749,601.06/15,949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.09

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