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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.40, 23,792.40 and 9,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.40, 23,792.40 and 9,295.20 is: 13,933.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.40 : 23,792.40 = 9,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.40/23,792.40 = 9,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.40x = 23,792.40 × 9,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.40x = 221,155,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,155,116.48/15,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.31

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