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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.30, 23,994.45 and 14,829.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.30, 23,994.45 and 14,829.90 is: 22,244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.30 : 23,994.45 = 14,829.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.30/23,994.45 = 14,829.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.30x = 23,994.45 × 14,829.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.30x = 355,835,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,835,294.06/15,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.85

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