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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.10, 23,854.65 and 9,336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.10, 23,854.65 and 9,336.70 is: 14,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.10 : 23,854.65 = 9,336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.10/23,854.65 = 9,336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.10x = 23,854.65 × 9,336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.10x = 222,723,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,723,710.66/15,903.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.05

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