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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.40, 23,858.70 and 9,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.40, 23,858.70 and 9,326.20 is: 13,991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.40 : 23,858.70 = 9,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.40/23,858.70 = 9,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.40x = 23,858.70 × 9,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.40x = 222,511,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,511,007.94/15,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,991.41

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