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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,918.05, 23,844.26 and 9,324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,918.05, 23,844.26 and 9,324.24 is: 13,967.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918.05 : 23,844.26 = 9,324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918.05/23,844.26 = 9,324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918.05x = 23,844.26 × 9,324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918.05x = 222,329,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,329,556.24/15,918.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,967.14

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