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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.34, 24,053.97 and 14,885.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.34, 24,053.97 and 14,885.93 is: 22,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.34 : 24,053.97 = 14,885.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.34/24,053.97 = 14,885.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.34x = 24,053.97 × 14,885.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.34x = 358,065,713.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,065,713.64/15,956.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.34

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