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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.40, 23,787.90 and 9,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.40, 23,787.90 and 9,292.20 is: 13,928.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.40 : 23,787.90 = 9,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.40/23,787.90 = 9,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.40x = 23,787.90 × 9,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.40x = 221,041,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,041,924.38/15,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.81

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