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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.25, 23,950.22 and 9,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.25, 23,950.22 and 9,298.96 is: 13,958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.25 : 23,950.22 = 9,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.25/23,950.22 = 9,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.25x = 23,950.22 × 9,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.25x = 222,712,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,712,031.40/15,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.55

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