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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,841.56, 23,799.34 and 9,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,841.56, 23,799.34 and 9,272.44 is: 13,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,841.56 : 23,799.34 = 9,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,841.56/23,799.34 = 9,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,841.56x = 23,799.34 × 9,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,841.56x = 220,677,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,677,952.19/15,841.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.32

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