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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.40, 23,893.20 and 9,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.40, 23,893.20 and 9,349.20 is: 14,025.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.40 : 23,893.20 = 9,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.40/23,893.20 = 9,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.40x = 23,893.20 × 9,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.40x = 223,382,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,382,305.44/15,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.91

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