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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,896.40, 23,828.40 and 9,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,896.40, 23,828.40 and 9,319.20 is: 13,969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,896.40 : 23,828.40 = 9,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,896.40/23,828.40 = 9,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,896.40x = 23,828.40 × 9,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,896.40x = 222,061,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,061,625.28/15,896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.30

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