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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.22, 23,883.54 and 9,356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.22, 23,883.54 and 9,356.50 is: 14,030.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.22 : 23,883.54 = 9,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.22/23,883.54 = 9,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.22x = 23,883.54 × 9,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.22x = 223,466,342.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,466,342.01/15,927.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,030.47

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