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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.30, 23,903.70 and 9,358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.30, 23,903.70 and 9,358.98 is: 14,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.30 : 23,903.70 = 9,358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.30/23,903.70 = 9,358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.30x = 23,903.70 × 9,358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.30x = 223,714,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,714,250.23/15,927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,045.96

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