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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.96, 23,363.04 and 9,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.96, 23,363.04 and 9,424 is: 14,120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.96 : 23,363.04 = 9,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.96/23,363.04 = 9,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.96x = 23,363.04 × 9,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.96x = 220,173,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,173,288.96/15,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,120.04

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