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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.82, 24,051.50 and 14,369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.82, 24,051.50 and 14,369.38 is: 21,631.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.82 : 24,051.50 = 14,369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.82/24,051.50 = 14,369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.82x = 24,051.50 × 14,369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.82x = 345,605,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,605,143.07/15,976.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,631.66

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