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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.48, 23,862.75 and 9,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.48, 23,862.75 and 9,335.08 is: 13,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.48 : 23,862.75 = 9,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.48/23,862.75 = 9,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.48x = 23,862.75 × 9,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.48x = 222,760,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,760,680.27/15,928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.06

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