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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.24, 23,794.80 and 9,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.24, 23,794.80 and 9,279.52 is: 13,930.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.24 : 23,794.80 = 9,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.24/23,794.80 = 9,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.24x = 23,794.80 × 9,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.24x = 220,804,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,804,322.50/15,850.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.66

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