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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.84, 24,056.22 and 14,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.84, 24,056.22 and 14,887.44 is: 22,442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.84 : 24,056.22 = 14,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.84/24,056.22 = 14,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.84x = 24,056.22 × 14,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.84x = 358,135,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,135,531.88/15,957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.61

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