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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.40, 24,064.65 and 14,892.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.40, 24,064.65 and 14,892.99 is: 22,451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.40 : 24,064.65 = 14,892.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.40/24,064.65 = 14,892.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.40x = 24,064.65 × 14,892.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.40x = 358,394,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,394,591.80/15,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,451.02

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