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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.44, 23,532.98 and 9,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.44, 23,532.98 and 9,371.20 is: 14,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.44 : 23,532.98 = 9,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.44/23,532.98 = 9,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.44x = 23,532.98 × 9,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.44x = 220,532,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,532,262.18/15,693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.51

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