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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.48, 23,861.25 and 9,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.48, 23,861.25 and 9,334.08 is: 13,983.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.48 : 23,861.25 = 9,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.48/23,861.25 = 9,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.48x = 23,861.25 × 9,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.48x = 222,722,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,722,816.40/15,927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.56

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