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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.90, 24,059.37 and 14,889.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.90, 24,059.37 and 14,889.49 is: 22,445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.90 : 24,059.37 = 14,889.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.90/24,059.37 = 14,889.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.90x = 24,059.37 × 14,889.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.90x = 358,231,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,231,554.28/15,959.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,445.73

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