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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.40, 24,063.14 and 14,891.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.40, 24,063.14 and 14,891.99 is: 22,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.40 : 24,063.14 = 14,891.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.40/24,063.14 = 14,891.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.40x = 24,063.14 × 14,891.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.40x = 358,347,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,347,957.16/15,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.50

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