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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.90, 23,200.65 and 9,926.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.90, 23,200.65 and 9,926.70 is: 14,896.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.90 : 23,200.65 = 9,926.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.90/23,200.65 = 9,926.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.90x = 23,200.65 × 9,926.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.90x = 230,305,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,305,892.36/15,459.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,896.98

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