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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.09, 24,055.11 and 14,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.09, 24,055.11 and 14,886.68 is: 22,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.09 : 24,055.11 = 14,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.09/24,055.11 = 14,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.09x = 24,055.11 × 14,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.09x = 358,100,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,100,604.66/15,957.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.47

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