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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.40, 23,789.40 and 9,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.40, 23,789.40 and 9,293.20 is: 13,930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.40 : 23,789.40 = 9,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.40/23,789.40 = 9,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.40x = 23,789.40 × 9,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.40x = 221,079,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,079,652.08/15,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.31

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