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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.89, 23,759.22 and 9,925.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.89, 23,759.22 and 9,925.31 is: 14,892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.89 : 23,759.22 = 9,925.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.89/23,759.22 = 9,925.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.89x = 23,759.22 × 9,925.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.89x = 235,817,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,817,720.48/15,834.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.29

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