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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.16, 23,988.96 and 14,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.16, 23,988.96 and 14,664.24 is: 22,005.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.16 : 23,988.96 = 14,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.16/23,988.96 = 14,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.16x = 23,988.96 × 14,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.16x = 351,779,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,779,866.79/15,986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.28

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