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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.40, 24,072.20 and 14,897.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.40, 24,072.20 and 14,897.99 is: 22,458.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.40 : 24,072.20 = 14,897.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.40/24,072.20 = 14,897.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.40x = 24,072.20 × 14,897.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.40x = 358,627,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,627,200.03/15,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,458.56

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