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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.08, 23,807.85 and 9,960.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.08, 23,807.85 and 9,960.94 is: 14,938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.08 : 23,807.85 = 9,960.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.08/23,807.85 = 9,960.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.08x = 23,807.85 × 9,960.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.08x = 237,148,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,148,565.38/15,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,938.42

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