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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.40, 24,070.68 and 14,896.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.40, 24,070.68 and 14,896.99 is: 22,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.40 : 24,070.68 = 14,896.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.40/24,070.68 = 14,896.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.40x = 24,070.68 × 14,896.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.40x = 358,580,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,580,679.25/15,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,457.05

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