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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.48, 23,868.74 and 9,339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.48, 23,868.74 and 9,339.08 is: 13,991.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.48 : 23,868.74 = 9,339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.48/23,868.74 = 9,339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.48x = 23,868.74 × 9,339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.48x = 222,912,072.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,912,072.36/15,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,991.05

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