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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.10, 23,896.05 and 9,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.10, 23,896.05 and 9,364.30 is: 14,041.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.10 : 23,896.05 = 9,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.10/23,896.05 = 9,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.10x = 23,896.05 × 9,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.10x = 223,769,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,769,781.02/15,936.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.69

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