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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.65, 24,057.48 and 14,888.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.65, 24,057.48 and 14,888.24 is: 22,443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.65 : 24,057.48 = 14,888.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.65/24,057.48 = 14,888.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.65x = 24,057.48 × 14,888.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.65x = 358,173,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,173,415.75/15,958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.84

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