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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.79, 23,892.44 and 9,351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.79, 23,892.44 and 9,351.50 is: 14,034.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.79 : 23,892.44 = 9,351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.79/23,892.44 = 9,351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.79x = 23,892.44 × 9,351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.79x = 223,429,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,429,986.44/15,919.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.74

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