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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.10, 23,933.64 and 9,299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.10, 23,933.64 and 9,299.75 is: 13,944.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.10 : 23,933.64 = 9,299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.10/23,933.64 = 9,299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.10x = 23,933.64 × 9,299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.10x = 222,576,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,576,963.30/15,961.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.96

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