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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.32, 23,923.56 and 9,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.32, 23,923.56 and 9,290.56 is: 13,934.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.32 : 23,923.56 = 9,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.32/23,923.56 = 9,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.32x = 23,923.56 × 9,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.32x = 222,263,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,263,269.59/15,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.72

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