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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.40, 23,949.60 and 14,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.40, 23,949.60 and 14,929.60 is: 22,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.40 : 23,949.60 = 14,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.40/23,949.60 = 14,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.40x = 23,949.60 × 14,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.40x = 357,557,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,557,948.16/15,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,394.40

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