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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.89, 23,921.36 and 9,291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.89, 23,921.36 and 9,291.65 is: 13,932.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.89 : 23,921.36 = 9,291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.89/23,921.36 = 9,291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.89x = 23,921.36 × 9,291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.89x = 222,268,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,268,904.64/15,952.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.83

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