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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.35, 23,955.29 and 9,411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.35, 23,955.29 and 9,411.95 is: 14,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.35 : 23,955.29 = 9,411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.35/23,955.29 = 9,411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.35x = 23,955.29 × 9,411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.35x = 225,465,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,465,958.03/15,989.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,101.01

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