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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.60, 23,999.40 and 14,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.60, 23,999.40 and 14,444.40 is: 21,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.60 : 23,999.40 = 14,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.60/23,999.40 = 14,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.60x = 23,999.40 × 14,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.60x = 346,656,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,656,933.36/15,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.60

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