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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.80, 23,189.70 and 9,919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.80, 23,189.70 and 9,919.40 is: 14,879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.80 : 23,189.70 = 9,919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.80/23,189.70 = 9,919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.80x = 23,189.70 × 9,919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.80x = 230,027,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,027,910.18/15,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,879.10

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