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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.19, 23,890.26 and 9,666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.19, 23,890.26 and 9,666.74 is: 14,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.19 : 23,890.26 = 9,666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.19/23,890.26 = 9,666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.19x = 23,890.26 × 9,666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.19x = 230,940,931.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,940,931.95/15,929.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,497.97

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