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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.78, 23,832.99 and 9,356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.78, 23,832.99 and 9,356.49 is: 14,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.78 : 23,832.99 = 9,356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.78/23,832.99 = 9,356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.78x = 23,832.99 × 9,356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.78x = 222,993,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,993,132.61/15,888.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.63

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