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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.10, 23,939.64 and 9,303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.10, 23,939.64 and 9,303.75 is: 13,950.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.10 : 23,939.64 = 9,303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.10/23,939.64 = 9,303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.10x = 23,939.64 × 9,303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.10x = 222,728,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,728,425.65/15,965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.96

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