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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.58, 23,866.04 and 9,342.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.58, 23,866.04 and 9,342.87 is: 13,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.58 : 23,866.04 = 9,342.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.58/23,866.04 = 9,342.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.58x = 23,866.04 × 9,342.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.58x = 222,977,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,977,309.13/15,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.05

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