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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.34, 24,059.99 and 14,889.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.34, 24,059.99 and 14,889.94 is: 22,446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.34 : 24,059.99 = 14,889.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.34/24,059.99 = 14,889.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.34x = 24,059.99 × 14,889.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.34x = 358,251,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,251,807.50/15,960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,446.38

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