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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.10, 23,846.55 and 9,336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.10, 23,846.55 and 9,336.70 is: 13,976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.10 : 23,846.55 = 9,336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.10/23,846.55 = 9,336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.10x = 23,846.55 × 9,336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.10x = 222,648,083.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,648,083.39/15,930.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.57

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