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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.10, 23,845.05 and 9,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.10, 23,845.05 and 9,335.70 is: 13,975.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.10 : 23,845.05 = 9,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.10/23,845.05 = 9,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.10x = 23,845.05 × 9,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.10x = 222,610,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,610,233.29/15,929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.07

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