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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.01, 23,893.07 and 9,357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.01, 23,893.07 and 9,357.72 is: 14,038.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.01 : 23,893.07 = 9,357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.01/23,893.07 = 9,357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.01x = 23,893.07 × 9,357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.01x = 223,584,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,584,612.21/15,926.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,038.96

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