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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.37, 23,841.72 and 9,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.37, 23,841.72 and 9,322.56 is: 13,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.37 : 23,841.72 = 9,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.37/23,841.72 = 9,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.37x = 23,841.72 × 9,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.37x = 222,265,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,265,865.20/15,916.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.61

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