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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.02, 23,906.56 and 9,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.02, 23,906.56 and 9,366.72 is: 14,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.02 : 23,906.56 = 9,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.02/23,906.56 = 9,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.02x = 23,906.56 × 9,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.02x = 223,926,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,926,053.68/15,935.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.45

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