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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.07, 23,792.84 and 9,950.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.07, 23,792.84 and 9,950.95 is: 14,923.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.07 : 23,792.84 = 9,950.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.07/23,792.84 = 9,950.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.07x = 23,792.84 × 9,950.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.07x = 236,761,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,761,378.50/15,865.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,923.44

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