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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.59, 24,049.82 and 14,883.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.59, 24,049.82 and 14,883.18 is: 22,436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.59 : 24,049.82 = 14,883.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.59/24,049.82 = 14,883.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.59x = 24,049.82 × 14,883.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.59x = 357,937,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,937,800.03/15,953.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.19

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