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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.34, 24,058.49 and 14,888.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.34, 24,058.49 and 14,888.94 is: 22,444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.34 : 24,058.49 = 14,888.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.34/24,058.49 = 14,888.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.34x = 24,058.49 × 14,888.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.34x = 358,205,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,205,339.66/15,959.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.87

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