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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.28, 24,049.44 and 14,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.28, 24,049.44 and 14,882.88 is: 22,435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.28 : 24,049.44 = 14,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.28/24,049.44 = 14,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.28x = 24,049.44 × 14,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.28x = 357,924,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,924,929.59/15,953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,435.82

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