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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.10, 24,022.35 and 14,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.10, 24,022.35 and 14,085.30 is: 21,166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.10 : 24,022.35 = 14,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.10/24,022.35 = 14,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.10x = 24,022.35 × 14,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.10x = 338,362,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,362,006.46/15,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,166.01

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