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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.43, 23,846.33 and 9,325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.43, 23,846.33 and 9,325.62 is: 13,969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.43 : 23,846.33 = 9,325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.43/23,846.33 = 9,325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.43x = 23,846.33 × 9,325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.43x = 222,381,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,381,824.96/15,919.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.21

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