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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.25, 23,165.26 and 9,933.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.25, 23,165.26 and 9,933.91 is: 14,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.25 : 23,165.26 = 9,933.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.25/23,165.26 = 9,933.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.25x = 23,165.26 × 9,933.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.25x = 230,121,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,121,525.22/15,475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,870.29

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