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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.10, 23,897.55 and 9,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.10, 23,897.55 and 9,365.30 is: 14,043.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.10 : 23,897.55 = 9,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.10/23,897.55 = 9,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.10x = 23,897.55 × 9,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.10x = 223,807,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,807,725.02/15,937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,043.19

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