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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.82, 24,048.50 and 14,367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.82, 24,048.50 and 14,367.38 is: 21,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.82 : 24,048.50 = 14,367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.82/24,048.50 = 14,367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.82x = 24,048.50 × 14,367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.82x = 345,513,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,513,745.85/15,974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.65

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