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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.06, 23,857.08 and 9,252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.06, 23,857.08 and 9,252.42 is: 13,856.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.06 : 23,857.08 = 9,252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.06/23,857.08 = 9,252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.06x = 23,857.08 × 9,252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.06x = 220,735,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,735,724.13/15,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,856.55

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