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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.64, 23,893.80 and 9,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.64, 23,893.80 and 9,362.80 is: 14,039.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.64 : 23,893.80 = 9,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.64/23,893.80 = 9,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.64x = 23,893.80 × 9,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.64x = 223,712,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,712,870.64/15,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,039.41

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