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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.25, 23,875.22 and 9,249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.25, 23,875.22 and 9,249.88 is: 13,880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.25 : 23,875.22 = 9,249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.25/23,875.22 = 9,249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.25x = 23,875.22 × 9,249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.25x = 220,842,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,842,900.75/15,910.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,880.55

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