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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.60, 23,874.48 and 9,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.60, 23,874.48 and 9,349.60 is: 14,029.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.60 : 23,874.48 = 9,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.60/23,874.48 = 9,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.60x = 23,874.48 × 9,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.60x = 223,216,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,216,838.21/15,910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.44

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