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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.80, 23,204.70 and 9,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.80, 23,204.70 and 9,929.40 is: 14,894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.80 : 23,204.70 = 9,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.80/23,204.70 = 9,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.80x = 23,204.70 × 9,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.80x = 230,408,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,408,748.18/15,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,894.10

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