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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.55, 23,842.01 and 9,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.55, 23,842.01 and 9,322.74 is: 13,964.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.55 : 23,842.01 = 9,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.55/23,842.01 = 9,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.55x = 23,842.01 × 9,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.55x = 222,272,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,272,813.69/15,916.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.89

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