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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.40, 23,923.20 and 9,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.40, 23,923.20 and 9,369.20 is: 14,055.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.40 : 23,923.20 = 9,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.40/23,923.20 = 9,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.40x = 23,923.20 × 9,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.40x = 224,141,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,141,245.44/15,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.92

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