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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.52, 23,917.83 and 9,289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.52, 23,917.83 and 9,289.26 is: 13,929.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.52 : 23,917.83 = 9,289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.52/23,917.83 = 9,289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.52x = 23,917.83 × 9,289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.52x = 222,178,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,178,941.51/15,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.26

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