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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.52, 23,898.36 and 9,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.52, 23,898.36 and 9,381.68 is: 14,057.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.52 : 23,898.36 = 9,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.52/23,898.36 = 9,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.52x = 23,898.36 × 9,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.52x = 224,206,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,206,766.04/15,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.27

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