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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.40, 23,844.42 and 9,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.40, 23,844.42 and 9,329.72 is: 13,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.40 : 23,844.42 = 9,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.40/23,844.42 = 9,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.40x = 23,844.42 × 9,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.40x = 222,461,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,461,762.16/15,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.07

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