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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.32, 23,865.60 and 9,338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.32, 23,865.60 and 9,338.48 is: 13,988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.32 : 23,865.60 = 9,338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.32/23,865.60 = 9,338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.32x = 23,865.60 × 9,338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.32x = 222,868,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,868,428.29/15,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.45

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