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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.80, 23,875.20 and 9,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.80, 23,875.20 and 9,355.80 is: 14,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.80 : 23,875.20 = 9,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.80/23,875.20 = 9,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.80x = 23,875.20 × 9,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.80x = 223,371,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,371,596.16/15,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.70

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