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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.40, 24,069.17 and 14,895.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.40, 24,069.17 and 14,895.99 is: 22,455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.40 : 24,069.17 = 14,895.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.40/24,069.17 = 14,895.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.40x = 24,069.17 × 14,895.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.40x = 358,534,115.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,534,115.63/15,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,455.54

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