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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.81, 23,886.45 and 9,259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.81, 23,886.45 and 9,259.55 is: 13,874.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.81 : 23,886.45 = 9,259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.81/23,886.45 = 9,259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.81x = 23,886.45 × 9,259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.81x = 221,177,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,177,791.52/15,941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,874.07

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