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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.36, 23,684.04 and 9,931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.36, 23,684.04 and 9,931.44 is: 14,897.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.36 : 23,684.04 = 9,931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.36/23,684.04 = 9,931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.36x = 23,684.04 × 9,931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.36x = 235,216,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,216,622.22/15,789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,897.16

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