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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.06, 23,847.26 and 9,326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.06, 23,847.26 and 9,326.25 is: 13,970.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.06 : 23,847.26 = 9,326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.06/23,847.26 = 9,326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.06x = 23,847.26 × 9,326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.06x = 222,405,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,405,508.58/15,920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,970.15

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