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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,918.30, 23,844.63 and 9,324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,918.30, 23,844.63 and 9,324.49 is: 13,967.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918.30 : 23,844.63 = 9,324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918.30/23,844.63 = 9,324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918.30x = 23,844.63 × 9,324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918.30x = 222,339,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,339,013.99/15,918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,967.51

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