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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.52, 23,895.36 and 9,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.52, 23,895.36 and 9,379.68 is: 14,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.52 : 23,895.36 = 9,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.52/23,895.36 = 9,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.52x = 23,895.36 × 9,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.52x = 224,130,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,130,830.28/15,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.27

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