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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.59, 24,048.32 and 14,882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.59, 24,048.32 and 14,882.18 is: 22,434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.59 : 24,048.32 = 14,882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.59/24,048.32 = 14,882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.59x = 24,048.32 × 14,882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.59x = 357,891,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,891,232.29/15,952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.68

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