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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.14, 23,436.96 and 9,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.14, 23,436.96 and 9,386.92 is: 14,079.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.14 : 23,436.96 = 9,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.14/23,436.96 = 9,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.14x = 23,436.96 × 9,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.14x = 220,000,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,000,868.56/15,625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.93

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