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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.39, 23,880.25 and 9,341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.39, 23,880.25 and 9,341.74 is: 14,004.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.39 : 23,880.25 = 9,341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.39/23,880.25 = 9,341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.39x = 23,880.25 × 9,341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.39x = 223,082,961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,082,961.36/15,929.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,004.49

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