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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.59, 24,063.37 and 14,892.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.59, 24,063.37 and 14,892.18 is: 22,449.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.59 : 24,063.37 = 14,892.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.59/24,063.37 = 14,892.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.59x = 24,063.37 × 14,892.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.59x = 358,356,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,356,037.45/15,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.74

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