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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.40, 23,927.70 and 9,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.40, 23,927.70 and 9,372.20 is: 14,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.40 : 23,927.70 = 9,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.40/23,927.70 = 9,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.40x = 23,927.70 × 9,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.40x = 224,255,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,255,189.94/15,949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.42

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