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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.09, 24,095.84 and 14,913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.09, 24,095.84 and 14,913.68 is: 22,482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.09 : 24,095.84 = 14,913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.09/24,095.84 = 14,913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.09x = 24,095.84 × 14,913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.09x = 359,357,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,357,452.04/15,984.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.20

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